YEARLY HIGH
5.7915 KPW
YEARLY LOW
5.6587 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7131 KPW

2026 JMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 5.7915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 5.6587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1328 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7019 to the December average rate of 5.6952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.7915 was up 0.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.7896, 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 28,957 KPW
2025 Average 28,284 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 28,293 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 663.95 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.7704
5.6815
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.7201, compared to 5.6921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1032 KPW (High: 5.7619 / Low: 5.6587). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 KPW (High: 5.7020 / Low: 5.6836).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1032
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 5.7630) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.7027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0602 (+1.06%).

2026 Avg (February) 5.7630
2025 Avg (February) 5.7027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7619 5.6587 5.7019
February 5.7915 5.6978 5.7630
March 5.7819 5.6813 5.7365
April 5.7377 5.6618 5.7006
May 5.7425 5.7058 5.7192
June 5.7192 5.6780 5.6996
July 5.7382 5.6587 5.6889
August 5.7020 5.6836 5.6952