YEARLY HIGH
19.0404 BIF
YEARLY LOW
18.2955 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8811 BIF

2026 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 19.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 18.2955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7449 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7503 to the December average rate of 19.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.0404 was down 0.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.0557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,202 BIF
2025 Average 92,938 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 91,478 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,724.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.0325
18.7247
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to BIF 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 18.8674, compared to 18.9221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7384 BIF (High: 19.0339 / Low: 18.2955). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BIF (High: 19.0068 / Low: 19.0068).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7384
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0907 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 18.9655) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.7214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2441 (+1.30%).

2026 Avg (February) 18.9655
2025 Avg (February) 18.7214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9178 18.6157 18.7503
February 19.0404 18.8727 18.9655
March 19.0339 18.2955 18.8748
April 18.9732 18.6785 18.8246
May 18.9887 18.8661 18.9092
June 18.9543 18.7433 18.8804
July 18.9712 18.7556 18.8373
August 19.0068 19.0068 19.0068