YEARLY HIGH
213.1973 JMD
YEARLY LOW
180.9420 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.7975 JMD

2020 XDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 213.1973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 180.9420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2553 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.7036 to the December average rate of 206.7615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 213.1973 was up 9.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 194.5469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,065,986 JMD
2019 Average 923,969 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 904,710 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,276.31 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

212.8997
183.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 190.2227, compared to 205.3722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.2227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.3722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 16.0389 JMD (High: 207.4700 / Low: 191.4312). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0982 JMD (High: 197.1251 / Low: 192.0269).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.0389
June Spread (Stable) ±5.0982

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.2410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 210.4092) against the same month in 2019 (average: 185.2650), the exchange rate shifted by +25.1442 (+13.57%).

2020 Avg (August) 210.4092
2019 Avg (August) 185.2650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.0604 180.9420 185.7036
February 193.5269 188.2034 191.5004
March 188.2034 181.9872 185.5039
April 193.3070 182.7513 187.5915
May 200.7374 192.8721 196.8376
June 197.1251 192.0269 194.1993
July 207.4700 191.4312 198.9329
August 213.1973 207.4700 210.4092
September 210.7235 198.6922 203.1682
October 206.6958 199.4046 204.0855
November 210.5677 204.6952 208.8759
December 209.6809 204.5293 206.7615