YEARLY HIGH
282.4483 IRR
YEARLY LOW
269.7881 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
274.0538 IRR

2023 JMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 282.4483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 269.7881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6601 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.3155 to the December average rate of 271.8975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 282.4483 was down 1.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 286.0416, 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 1,412,241 IRR
2022 Average 1,377,616 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,348,941 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,300.75 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

278.3542
271.3106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to IRR 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 275.2209, compared to 272.8867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 275.2209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 272.8867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 8.1384 IRR (High: 282.4483 / Low: 274.3099). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2001 IRR (High: 274.1213 / Low: 271.9212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.1384
September Spread (Stable) ±2.2001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4556 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 277.5775) against the same month in 2022 (average: 275.3959), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1816 (+0.79%).

2023 Avg (March) 277.5775
2022 Avg (March) 275.3959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 277.4629 271.4669 274.3155
February 275.4052 269.8111 273.7145
March 282.4483 274.3099 277.5775
April 280.7314 275.1023 277.7672
May 276.6260 272.3810 274.3116
June 275.6370 272.4619 273.6389
July 276.1357 271.7722 273.8649
August 275.7113 271.7337 273.4497
September 274.1213 271.9212 273.4099
October 273.7837 271.2841 272.6665
November 274.7660 269.7881 272.0319
December 273.3005 270.1328 271.8975