YEARLY HIGH
1.7955 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.7506 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7690 PKR

2026 JMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.7955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 1.7506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0449 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7732 to the December average rate of 1.7544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7955 was down 3.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8656, 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 8,977 PKR
2025 Average 8,850 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,753 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.49 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7929
1.7509
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to PKR 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 1.7735, compared to 1.7554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0290 PKR (High: 1.7938 / Low: 1.7647). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 1.7545 / Low: 1.7543).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.7894) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+1.06%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.7894
2025 Avg (February) 1.7707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7853 1.7616 1.7732
February 1.7955 1.7816 1.7894
March 1.7938 1.7647 1.7796
April 1.7804 1.7539 1.7669
May 1.7788 1.7659 1.7698
June 1.7682 1.7553 1.7623
July 1.7707 1.7506 1.7564
August 1.7545 1.7543 1.7544