YEARLY HIGH
31.9708 JMD
YEARLY LOW
28.8175 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5755 JMD

2026 BRL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BRL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 31.9708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 28.8175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1532 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.5380 to the December average rate of 31.0710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.9708 was up 5.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.4352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 799,269 JMD
2025 Average 712,324 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 720,438 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,831.21 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.4852
29.3610
JanuMarcMayJuly

BRL 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 30.4476, compared to 30.9593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.9593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.4891 JMD (High: 31.9708 / Low: 30.4816). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 JMD (High: 31.0863 / Low: 31.0630).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4891
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 31.3082) against the same month in 2025 (average: 27.3279), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9803 (+14.56%).

2026 Avg (April) 31.3082
2025 Avg (April) 27.3279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.2559 28.8175 29.5380
February 30.3775 29.6705 30.0183
March 30.4429 29.4311 29.9124
April 31.9708 30.4816 31.3082
May 31.3896 31.0414 31.1716
June 31.3044 30.2590 30.7370
July 31.2439 30.1488 30.8475
August 31.0863 31.0630 31.0710