YEARLY HIGH
3.9183 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.3587 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5164 CRC

2023 JMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.9183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3.3587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5596 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7601 to the December average rate of 3.3813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.9183 was down 14.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.5775, 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 19,592 CRC
2022 Average 21,030 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 16,794 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,797.91 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.7980
3.3434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CRC 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 3.5865, compared to 3.4462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3281 CRC (High: 3.9183 / Low: 3.5902). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0439 CRC (High: 3.4471 / Low: 3.4032).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3281
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0962 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.7601) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.1229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3627 (-8.80%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.7601
2022 Avg (January) 4.1229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9183 3.5902 3.7601
February 3.7722 3.5987 3.6640
March 3.6474 3.5726 3.5917
April 3.5884 3.4609 3.5206
May 3.5502 3.4501 3.4878
June 3.5206 3.4645 3.4952
July 3.5422 3.4664 3.5018
August 3.5263 3.4458 3.4809
September 3.4947 3.4272 3.4656
October 3.4625 3.4056 3.4326
November 3.4471 3.4032 3.4150
December 3.4242 3.3587 3.3813