YEARLY HIGH
1.0389 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.9424 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9964 LRD

2022 JMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the JMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.0389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0965 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9641 to the December average rate of 1.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0389 was down 12.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1928, 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 5,195 LRD
2021 Average 5,526 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 4,712 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 482.66 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0208
0.9590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LRD 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 0.9850, compared to 1.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0392 LRD (High: 1.0389 / Low: 0.9997). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 LRD (High: 1.0070 / Low: 0.9928).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.0157) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1324 (-11.53%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.0157
2021 Avg (September) 1.1481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9759 0.9424 0.9641
February 1.0012 0.9733 0.9829
March 1.0070 0.9928 1.0005
April 0.9957 0.9741 0.9850
May 0.9922 0.9727 0.9811
June 1.0131 0.9840 0.9962
July 1.0154 0.9933 1.0059
August 1.0220 1.0017 1.0120
September 1.0389 0.9997 1.0157
October 1.0156 0.9962 1.0058
November 1.0112 0.9958 1.0014
December 1.0180 0.9999 1.0062