YEARLY HIGH
88.7959 JMD
YEARLY LOW
81.5029 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.2214 JMD

2023 BGN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 88.7959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 81.5029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2930 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.2952 to the December average rate of 86.7177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 88.7959 was down 3.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 91.9223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 443,979 JMD
2022 Average 413,430 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 407,515 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,464.80 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

87.6186
82.7859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 84.7500, compared to 85.6929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.7500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.6929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 4.3786 JMD (High: 85.8816 / Low: 81.5029). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4720 JMD (High: 84.3438 / Low: 82.8718).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.3786
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8770 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 87.2159) against the same month in 2022 (average: 79.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2041 (+10.38%).

2023 Avg (July) 87.2159
2022 Avg (July) 79.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.8816 81.5029 84.2952
February 86.2416 83.1216 84.3730
March 84.1984 81.9703 83.1886
April 86.7043 83.8371 85.3685
May 86.7469 84.3809 85.6235
June 86.5525 84.6600 85.6513
July 88.7959 85.3758 87.2159
August 87.1376 85.1029 86.2374
September 85.2902 83.1249 84.3604
October 84.3438 82.8718 83.7035
November 87.2704 83.8331 85.9223
December 87.9776 85.5822 86.7177