YEARLY HIGH
8.8552 KRW
YEARLY LOW
7.9681 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4780 KRW

2023 JMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 8.8552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 7.9681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8872 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1287 to the December average rate of 8.3791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.8552 was down 6.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.5032, 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 44,276 KRW
2022 Average 42,114 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 39,840 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,435.79 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.7730
8.0701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KRW 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 8.4513, compared to 8.5048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.6349 KRW (High: 8.6030 / Low: 7.9681). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1449 KRW (High: 8.7857 / Low: 8.6409).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6349
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 8.6862) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.9985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6877 (+8.60%).

2023 Avg (April) 8.6862
2022 Avg (April) 7.9985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4723 7.9979 8.1287
February 8.6030 7.9681 8.2974
March 8.7492 8.4515 8.5919
April 8.8552 8.5558 8.6862
May 8.7887 8.5137 8.6175
June 8.5736 8.2067 8.3859
July 8.5914 8.1887 8.3308
August 8.7008 8.3239 8.5608
September 8.7645 8.5453 8.6315
October 8.7857 8.6409 8.7145
November 8.6984 8.2885 8.4118
December 8.4717 8.2824 8.3791