YEARLY HIGH
0.0182 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 JMD

2026 GNF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GNF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0182 was down 2.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 JMD
2025 Average 92 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 89 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.23 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0181
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJuly

GNF 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 JMD (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0180).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0180) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.60%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0180
2025 Avg (January) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0182 0.0179 0.0180
February 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
March 0.0180 0.0177 0.0179
April 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180
May 0.0180 0.0179 0.0179
June 0.0181 0.0180 0.0180
July 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180
August 0.0180 0.0180 0.0180