YEARLY HIGH
2.5523 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.3723 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4527 JMD

2026 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 2.5523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 2.3723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1801 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4090 to the December average rate of 2.3911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.5523 was up 3.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.4582, 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 12,762 JMD
2025 Average 11,427 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 11,861 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 900.39 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5094
2.3804
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.4679, compared to 2.4071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1508 JMD (High: 2.5523 / Low: 2.4016). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 JMD (High: 2.3915 / Low: 2.3904).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1508
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2.4753) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2778 (+12.64%).

2026 Avg (April) 2.4753
2025 Avg (April) 2.1975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4383 2.3745 2.4090
February 2.5106 2.3747 2.4409
March 2.5201 2.4531 2.4876
April 2.5523 2.4016 2.4753
May 2.5200 2.4681 2.4987
June 2.5304 2.4435 2.4956
July 2.4826 2.3723 2.4230
August 2.3915 2.3904 2.3911