YEARLY HIGH
8772.8210 IRR
YEARLY LOW
264.4316 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6448.4971 IRR

2026 JMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 8772.8210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 264.4316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8508.3894 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.6107 to the December average rate of 8692.5848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3160.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8772.8210 was up 3127.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 271.7897, 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 43,864,105 IRR
2025 Average 1,323,529 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,322,158 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,541,946.93 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9541.5019
-576.5612
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5704.3491, compared to 8680.9410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2976.5919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5704.3491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8680.9410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 8207.9077 IRR (High: 8478.2824 / Low: 270.3747). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3820 IRR (High: 270.8217 / Low: 266.4398).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8207.9077
February Spread (Stable) ±4.3820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 29.0328 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 8669.2972) against the same month in 2025 (average: 263.4130), the exchange rate shifted by +8405.8842 (+3191.14%).

2026 Avg (July) 8669.2972
2025 Avg (July) 263.4130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 269.4383 264.4316 266.6107
February 270.8217 266.4398 269.4887
March 8478.2824 270.3747 8129.5968
April 8386.6441 8291.7289 8347.6698
May 8577.3407 8384.1042 8514.3989
June 8740.1744 8577.3407 8698.3300
July 8772.8210 8345.3779 8669.2972
August 8712.2483 8664.3977 8692.5848