YEARLY HIGH
0.8057 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.7673 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7870 ISK

2026 JMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.8057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.7673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7902 to the December average rate of 0.7831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8057 was down 11.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9053, 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 4,029 ISK
2025 Average 4,032 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 3,836 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.18 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7954
0.7774
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to ISK 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 0.7867, compared to 0.7881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0302 ISK (High: 0.7975 / Low: 0.7673). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ISK (High: 0.7831 / Low: 0.7831).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.7917) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+1.75%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.7917
2025 Avg (June) 0.7781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7990 0.7697 0.7902
February 0.7911 0.7743 0.7838
March 0.8050 0.7791 0.7939
April 0.7975 0.7673 0.7789
May 0.7828 0.7806 0.7815
June 0.8057 0.7818 0.7917
July 0.8021 0.7863 0.7932
August 0.7831 0.7831 0.7831