YEARLY HIGH
78.3022 JMD
YEARLY LOW
74.7924 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.0321 JMD

2023 BBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 78.3022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 74.7924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5097 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.4379 to the December average rate of 77.6589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 78.3022 was down 0.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 78.9049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,511 JMD
2022 Average 383,568 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 373,962 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,548.65 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

77.8396
75.7804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 76.6465, compared to 77.4178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.6465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.4178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 2.2190 JMD (High: 77.0114 / Low: 74.7924). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6005 JMD (High: 77.6650 / Low: 77.0644).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2190
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1703 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 77.6680) against the same month in 2022 (average: 76.8311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8369 (+1.09%).

2023 Avg (November) 77.6680
2022 Avg (November) 76.8311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.0863 75.5056 76.4379
February 77.9683 76.6235 77.1223
March 77.0114 74.7924 75.9520
April 76.7896 75.2499 76.0703
May 77.6486 76.4118 77.0513
June 77.6255 76.6860 77.2451
July 77.4156 76.5249 77.1265
August 77.8566 76.7333 77.3081
September 77.6650 77.0644 77.2694
October 77.8934 77.1823 77.4760
November 78.3022 76.8654 77.6680
December 78.2254 77.2540 77.6589