YEARLY HIGH
1.7676 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.6377 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6828 JMD

2026 INR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the INR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1.6377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1299 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7387 to the December average rate of 1.6603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7676 was down 6.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 441,908 JMD
2025 Average 456,503 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 409,430 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,477.67 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7475
1.6414
JanuMarcMayJuly

INR 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 1.6920, compared to 1.6553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0653 JMD (High: 1.7676 / Low: 1.7023). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 JMD (High: 1.6656 / Low: 1.6544).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0653
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.7387) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8199), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0813 (-4.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.7387
2025 Avg (January) 1.8199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7676 1.7023 1.7387
February 1.7378 1.7073 1.7210
March 1.7129 1.6553 1.6877
April 1.7145 1.6523 1.6908
May 1.6575 1.6410 1.6503
June 1.6778 1.6445 1.6637
July 1.6631 1.6377 1.6503
August 1.6656 1.6544 1.6603