YEARLY HIGH
2.2565 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.6663 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8766 JMD

2023 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.2565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.6663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5902 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7205 to the December average rate of 2.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.2565 was up 24.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,283 JMD
2022 Average 8,543 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,332 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,950.95 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.2705
1.6705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.7458, compared to 2.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.2134 JMD (High: 2.1074 / Low: 1.8940). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 JMD (High: 1.7789 / Low: 1.7383).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2134
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 2.1753) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4274 (+24.45%).

2023 Avg (November) 2.1753
2022 Avg (November) 1.7479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7384 1.6926 1.7205
February 1.7530 1.6985 1.7206
March 1.7635 1.7131 1.7340
April 1.7913 1.6663 1.7563
May 1.7789 1.7383 1.7615
June 1.8101 1.7624 1.7818
July 1.8077 1.7510 1.7808
August 1.9050 1.7840 1.8317
September 2.1074 1.8940 1.9837
October 2.1057 1.9752 2.0519
November 2.2565 2.0798 2.1753
December 2.2481 2.1872 2.2205