YEARLY HIGH
56.2178 JMD
YEARLY LOW
49.6405 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.9931 JMD

2026 ILS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 56.2178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 49.6405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5773 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.2006 to the December average rate of 51.5312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 56.2178 was up 11.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 50.5311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281,089 JMD
2025 Average 231,123 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 248,202 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,886.73 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

56.0564
49.6682
JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 52.0316, compared to 51.8773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.0316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.7020 JMD (High: 56.2130 / Low: 52.5109). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 51.5312 / Low: 51.5312).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.7020
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7868 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 55.5241) against the same month in 2025 (average: 44.6191), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9050 (+24.44%).

2026 Avg (May) 55.5241
2025 Avg (May) 44.6191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.7116 49.7547 50.2006
February 51.1114 49.6439 50.3330
March 51.0284 49.6405 50.3474
April 53.6406 49.9884 52.0476
May 56.2178 53.2400 55.5241
June 56.2130 52.5109 53.7373
July 52.8228 51.3489 52.2233
August 51.5312 51.5312 51.5312