YEARLY HIGH
20.0499 JMD
YEARLY LOW
19.0553 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6784 JMD

2023 HKD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HKD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 20.0499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 19.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9946 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5487 to the December average rate of 19.8883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 20.0499 was down 0.89% compared to the 2022 peak of 20.2308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 501,247 JMD
2022 Average 489,838 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 476,382 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,865.34 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

19.9526
19.2990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 19.5549, compared to 19.8019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.5667 JMD (High: 19.6219 / Low: 19.0553). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1651 JMD (High: 19.8348 / Low: 19.6696).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5667
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 19.8883) against the same month in 2022 (average: 19.6754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2129 (+1.08%).

2023 Avg (December) 19.8883
2022 Avg (December) 19.6754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6853 19.3260 19.5487
February 19.8733 19.5487 19.6566
March 19.6219 19.0553 19.3535
April 19.5649 19.1793 19.3822
May 19.8216 19.4685 19.6635
June 19.8086 19.5874 19.7247
July 19.8389 19.5488 19.7320
August 19.9577 19.6390 19.7553
September 19.8348 19.6696 19.7365
October 19.9000 19.7347 19.8015
November 20.0395 19.6476 19.8981
December 20.0499 19.7822 19.8883