YEARLY HIGH
156.6044 JMD
YEARLY LOW
149.5849 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.0643 JMD

2023 BMD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 156.6044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 149.5849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0195 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.8759 to the December average rate of 155.3179, 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 156.6044 was down 0.76% compared to the 2022 peak of 157.8097, 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 783,022 JMD
2022 Average 767,137 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 747,924 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,097.30 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

155.6791
151.5607
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 153.2929, compared to 154.8356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.2929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.8356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 4.4380 JMD (High: 154.0229 / Low: 149.5849). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2011 JMD (High: 155.3299 / Low: 154.1288).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.4380
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2011

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 2.3406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 155.3359) against the same month in 2022 (average: 153.6622), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6737 (+1.09%).

2023 Avg (November) 155.3359
2022 Avg (November) 153.6622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 154.1725 151.0112 152.8759
February 155.9366 153.2469 154.2445
March 154.0229 149.5849 151.9039
April 153.5793 150.4997 152.1405
May 155.2972 152.8236 154.1026
June 155.2511 153.3720 154.4902
July 154.8312 153.0497 154.2529
August 155.7131 153.4667 154.6163
September 155.3299 154.1288 154.5389
October 155.7869 154.3645 154.9520
November 156.6044 153.7308 155.3359
December 156.4508 154.5080 155.3179