YEARLY HIGH
159.0468 JMD
YEARLY LOW
6.0864 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.9568 JMD

2026 CUP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 159.0468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 6.0864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 152.9604 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.8457 to the December average rate of 6.1296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 159.0468 was down 1.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 161.1996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 795,234 JMD
2025 Average 795,551 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 30,432 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 764,801.82 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

173.0191
-9.0622
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 103.2301, compared to 6.1368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 97.0933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.2301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 152.8681 JMD (High: 158.9596 / Low: 6.0915). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 6.1296 / Low: 6.1296).

April Spread (Volatile) ±152.8681
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 130.1147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -130.1147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 157.8457) against the same month in 2025 (average: 156.9701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8756 (+0.56%).

2026 Avg (January) 157.8457
2025 Avg (January) 156.9701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.0468 156.1990 157.8457
February 157.9569 155.4011 156.1718
March 158.4140 155.6581 156.8936
April 158.9596 6.0915 136.2259
May 6.1256 6.0864 6.1113
June 6.1556 6.1113 6.1323
July 6.1766 6.0910 6.1439
August 6.1296 6.1296 6.1296