YEARLY HIGH
143.4385 LAK
YEARLY LOW
135.8874 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.3899 LAK

2026 JMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 143.4385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 135.8874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5510 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.7807 to the December average rate of 142.9887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 143.4385 was up 2.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 140.2114, 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 717,192 LAK
2025 Average 680,704 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 679,437 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,755.20 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

143.6095
136.1599
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to LAK 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 138.2407, compared to 142.8374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.2407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.8374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.5890 LAK (High: 142.3976 / Low: 138.8086). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1706 LAK (High: 143.0692 / Low: 142.8985).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.5890
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2396 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 142.6861) against the same month in 2025 (average: 134.7566), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9296 (+5.88%).

2026 Avg (July) 142.6861
2025 Avg (July) 134.7566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.4767 135.8874 136.7807
February 137.6276 136.8823 137.2969
March 138.9818 136.4304 137.0573
April 140.1472 137.9596 139.3300
May 140.2455 139.0535 139.4326
June 142.3976 138.8086 139.5468
July 143.4385 142.1160 142.6861
August 143.0692 142.8985 142.9887