YEARLY HIGH
1.3033 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.2411 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2707 JMD

2026 ISK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 1.3033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1.2411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0622 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2657 to the December average rate of 1.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3033 was down 2.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,517 JMD
2025 Average 6,221 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,206 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.88 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2865
1.2572
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK 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 1.2713, compared to 1.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0494 JMD (High: 1.3033 / Low: 1.2539). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 1.2772 / Low: 1.2769).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.2841) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0600 (+4.90%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.2841
2025 Avg (April) 1.2241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2993 1.2516 1.2657
February 1.2915 1.2640 1.2759
March 1.2836 1.2422 1.2597
April 1.3033 1.2539 1.2841
May 1.2810 1.2775 1.2796
June 1.2790 1.2411 1.2632
July 1.2718 1.2468 1.2608
August 1.2772 1.2769 1.2770