YEARLY HIGH
1.0243 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.9764 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9980 JMD

2026 ETB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.0243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.9764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0479 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0145 to the December average rate of 0.9873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0243 was down 18.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,121 JMD
2025 Average 5,749 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 4,882 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239.53 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0176
0.9808
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 1.0022, compared to 0.9855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0284 JMD (High: 1.0057 / Low: 0.9773). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 0.9873 / Low: 0.9873).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0145) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2353), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2208 (-17.88%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0145
2025 Avg (January) 1.2353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0243 1.0012 1.0145
February 1.0122 0.9974 1.0059
March 1.0221 0.9969 1.0068
April 1.0168 1.0022 1.0091
May 0.9984 0.9794 0.9880
June 1.0057 0.9773 0.9887
July 0.9917 0.9764 0.9838
August 0.9873 0.9873 0.9873