YEARLY HIGH
1.2200 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.9861 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1330 LRD

2023 JMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.2200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.9861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2338 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0164 to the December average rate of 1.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2200 was up 17.43% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0389, 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 6,100 LRD
2022 Average 4,982 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 4,931 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,169.23 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2317
0.9947
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 1.0612, compared to 1.2048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0761 LRD (High: 1.1679 / Low: 1.0918). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 LRD (High: 1.2091 / Low: 1.2010).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0761
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.2090) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2077 (+20.74%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.2090
2022 Avg (November) 1.0014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0232 1.0027 1.0164
February 1.0347 0.9861 1.0144
March 1.0774 1.0177 1.0500
April 1.0935 1.0661 1.0722
May 1.0956 1.0762 1.0836
June 1.1679 1.0918 1.1304
July 1.2086 1.1679 1.1910
August 1.2153 1.1977 1.2050
September 1.2091 1.2010 1.2058
October 1.2145 1.1997 1.2061
November 1.2200 1.1981 1.2090
December 1.2198 1.1988 1.2119