YEARLY HIGH
157.8097 JMD
YEARLY LOW
148.2302 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.4474 JMD

2022 BMD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 157.8097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 148.2302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5795 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.9573 to the December average rate of 153.2622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 157.8097 was up 1.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 156.0974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 789,049 JMD
2021 Average 753,131 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 741,151 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,897.61 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

156.8448
151.0137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 154.4548, compared to 152.4401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.4548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.4401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 4.6786 JMD (High: 152.9088 / Low: 148.2302). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5811 JMD (High: 155.3207 / Low: 153.7396).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.6786
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 156.3589) against the same month in 2021 (average: 149.7893), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5696 (+4.39%).

2022 Avg (February) 156.3589
2021 Avg (February) 149.7893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.3563 153.6769 154.9573
February 157.8097 154.0131 156.3589
March 155.4236 152.1856 153.5340
April 156.2470 153.2787 154.5566
May 155.3207 153.7396 154.6606
June 154.4742 150.5339 152.6613
July 153.7752 150.0884 151.6396
August 153.2882 150.4881 151.7982
September 152.9088 148.2302 151.4996
October 154.2288 151.2940 152.7786
November 154.2877 152.0716 153.6622
December 154.0186 151.7119 153.2622