YEARLY HIGH
0.0520 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0506 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0512 SBD

2026 JMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0514 to the December average rate of 0.0512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0520 was down 4.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0543, 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 260 SBD
2025 Average 261 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 253 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.98 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0516
0.0509
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to SBD 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 0.0512, compared to 0.0511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0517 / Low: 0.0508). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0512).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0514) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0537), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-4.27%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0514
2025 Avg (January) 0.0537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0520 0.0512 0.0514
February 0.0518 0.0510 0.0515
March 0.0517 0.0508 0.0513
April 0.0512 0.0506 0.0509
May 0.0513 0.0509 0.0511
June 0.0512 0.0507 0.0510
July 0.0514 0.0507 0.0510
August 0.0512 0.0512 0.0512