YEARLY HIGH
214.0899 JMD
YEARLY LOW
155.4011 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.5087 JMD

2026 IMP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 214.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 155.4011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.6888 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.8457 to the December average rate of 211.6393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 214.0899 was up 32.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 161.1996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,070,450 JMD
2025 Average 795,551 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 777,006 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,444.15 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

217.4170
150.6040
JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 176.4870, compared to 211.6393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.1523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.4870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.6393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 56.7864 JMD (High: 214.0899 / Low: 157.3036). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4449 JMD (High: 212.8014 / Low: 211.3564).

April Spread (Volatile) ±56.7864
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 1.6739 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 165.8008) against the same month in 2025 (average: 158.0212), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7796 (+4.92%).

2026 Avg (April) 165.8008
2025 Avg (April) 158.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.0468 156.1990 157.8457
February 157.9569 155.4011 156.1718
March 158.4140 155.6581 156.8936
April 214.0899 157.3036 165.8008
May 212.8014 211.3564 211.8493
June 212.9002 207.4868 210.3608
July 213.6011 208.6225 211.6393