YEARLY HIGH
17.9992 CDF
YEARLY LOW
13.2184 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1494 CDF

2023 JMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 17.9992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 13.2184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7808 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4015 to the December average rate of 17.5291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 17.9992 was up 31.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.6966, 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 89,996 CDF
2022 Average 65,828 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 66,092 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,903.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

17.9448
12.9561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CDF 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 13.9244, compared to 16.3744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1.9311 CDF (High: 15.1495 / Low: 13.2184). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2571 CDF (High: 13.4936 / Low: 13.2365).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9311
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 17.5291) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.3472), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1819 (+31.33%).

2023 Avg (December) 17.5291
2022 Avg (December) 13.3472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6155 13.2625 13.4015
February 13.4936 13.2365 13.3718
March 13.8234 13.3381 13.6147
April 14.3552 13.3886 13.6796
May 15.1495 13.2184 14.2012
June 15.6278 15.0049 15.2778
July 16.5050 15.6278 16.0064
August 16.1237 15.7736 16.0153
September 16.1984 15.8943 16.0719
October 16.7762 15.9262 16.2522
November 17.5077 15.9018 16.3717
December 17.9992 17.1116 17.5291