2023 BAM to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 88.9032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 81.2914.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6119 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.1204 to the December average rate of 86.6850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 88.9032 was down 3.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 91.9124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
BAM to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 84.7366, compared to 85.7114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9748 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 4.4385 JMD (High: 85.7298 / Low: 81.2914). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4002 JMD (High: 84.3228 / Low: 82.9226).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.7723 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 87.2207) against the same month in 2022 (average: 79.0878), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1329 (+10.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85.7298 | 81.2914 | 84.1204 |
| February | 86.5217 | 83.1003 | 84.4909 |
| March | 84.0628 | 82.4503 | 83.1396 |
| April | 86.6755 | 83.6105 | 85.3705 |
| May | 86.7983 | 84.4419 | 85.6985 |
| June | 86.8553 | 84.6457 | 85.5996 |
| July | 88.9032 | 85.5290 | 87.2207 |
| August | 87.2859 | 85.4118 | 86.2779 |
| September | 85.5609 | 83.3753 | 84.5056 |
| October | 84.3228 | 82.9226 | 83.7317 |
| November | 87.4197 | 83.5975 | 85.8476 |
| December | 87.8370 | 85.6525 | 86.6850 |