YEARLY HIGH
6.0167 KPW
YEARLY LOW
5.7470 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8421 KPW

2023 JMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 6.0167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 5.7470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2697 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8873 to the December average rate of 5.7946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.0167 was down 0.91% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.0716, 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 30,083 KPW
2022 Average 29,333 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 28,735 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,348.42 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.9383
5.7808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KPW 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 5.8715, compared to 5.8127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.1734 KPW (High: 6.0167 / Low: 5.8433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0452 KPW (High: 5.8393 / Low: 5.7941).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1734
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 5.9252) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.8621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0631 (+1.08%).

2023 Avg (March) 5.9252
2022 Avg (March) 5.8621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9598 5.8376 5.8873
February 5.8729 5.7716 5.8349
March 6.0167 5.8433 5.9252
April 5.9801 5.8602 5.9158
May 5.8891 5.7953 5.8403
June 5.8681 5.7971 5.8257
July 5.8804 5.8128 5.8346
August 5.8645 5.7799 5.8209
September 5.8393 5.7941 5.8238
October 5.8304 5.7771 5.8083
November 5.8544 5.7470 5.7940
December 5.8249 5.7526 5.7946