YEARLY HIGH
95.9238 JMD
YEARLY LOW
91.3679 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.5510 JMD

2026 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 95.9238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 91.3679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5558 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.6489 to the December average rate of 92.9813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 95.9238 was down 1.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 97.1112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 479,619 JMD
2025 Average 459,835 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 456,840 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,779.14 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

94.8778
92.1313
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 93.8445, compared to 92.6707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.8445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.6707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 2.7317 JMD (High: 94.0996 / Low: 91.3679). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2891 JMD (High: 93.8644 / Low: 93.5753).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7317
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2891

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6677 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 94.6489) against the same month in 2025 (average: 83.0861), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5627 (+13.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 94.6489
2025 Avg (January) 83.0861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.9238 93.7570 94.6489
February 95.7409 93.7341 94.4698
March 94.0690 91.9866 92.8021
April 95.3496 92.6521 94.3368
May 93.8644 93.5753 93.7364
June 94.0996 91.3679 93.0729
July 92.7449 91.6892 92.3601
August 93.1022 92.7757 92.9813