YEARLY HIGH
6.1291 JMD
YEARLY LOW
4.8625 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0298 JMD

2023 EGP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EGP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.1291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 4.8625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2665 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3625 to the December average rate of 5.0265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.1291 was down 39.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.0593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,645 JMD
2022 Average 40,736 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 24,313 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,332.64 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.4057
4.8874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 5.0475, compared to 5.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.0319 JMD (High: 6.1291 / Low: 5.0971). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 JMD (High: 5.0269 / Low: 4.9844).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0319
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.3625) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.8578), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4952 (-45.60%).

2023 Avg (January) 5.3625
2022 Avg (January) 9.8578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1291 5.0971 5.3625
February 5.1496 5.0163 5.0617
March 5.0050 4.8625 4.9306
April 4.9938 4.8701 4.9328
May 5.0866 4.9217 4.9969
June 5.0288 4.9635 5.0003
July 5.0180 4.9493 4.9955
August 5.0389 4.9585 5.0031
September 5.0269 4.9844 5.0015
October 5.0380 4.9947 5.0166
November 5.0688 5.0005 5.0292
December 5.0659 4.9984 5.0265