YEARLY HIGH
5.7819 JMD
YEARLY LOW
4.7974 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2725 JMD

2020 UAH to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 5.7819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 4.7974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9845 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5673 to the December average rate of 5.1030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7819 was down 3.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UAH based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,910 JMD
2019 Average 25,958 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 23,987 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,922.29 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.7521
4.9982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3480, compared to 5.1969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7792 JMD (High: 5.5766 / Low: 4.7974). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1538 JMD (High: 5.1648 / Low: 5.0110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7792
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5783 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 5.6892) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.9211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7682 (+15.61%).

2020 Avg (February) 5.6892
2019 Avg (February) 4.9211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7025 5.4921 5.5673
February 5.7819 5.5703 5.6892
March 5.5766 4.7974 5.1109
April 5.2556 4.8384 5.0610
May 5.5392 5.2210 5.3857
June 5.3774 5.2077 5.2742
July 5.3192 5.1500 5.2384
August 5.5044 5.3068 5.4171
September 5.3713 5.0057 5.1350
October 5.1564 4.9818 5.0974
November 5.2657 5.0740 5.1908
December 5.1648 5.0110 5.1030