YEARLY HIGH
1.5000 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.8565 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2079 JMD

2022 ARS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6435 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4915 to the December average rate of 0.8898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5000 was down 11.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,500 JMD
2021 Average 7,935 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 4,282 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,217.68 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5517
0.8296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.3811, compared to 1.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0763 JMD (High: 1.1611 / Low: 1.0848). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 JMD (High: 1.5000 / Low: 1.4835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0763
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0687 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.4915) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1869 (-11.14%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.4915
2021 Avg (January) 1.6785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5000 1.4835 1.4915
February 1.4876 1.4338 1.4699
March 1.4428 1.3815 1.4035
April 1.3811 1.3414 1.3640
May 1.3411 1.2790 1.3133
June 1.2794 1.2036 1.2445
July 1.2001 1.1683 1.1820
August 1.1611 1.0848 1.1221
September 1.0860 1.0328 1.0600
October 1.0329 0.9750 1.0050
November 0.9746 0.9204 0.9485
December 0.9172 0.8565 0.8898