YEARLY HIGH
0.0973 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0835 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0880 SCR

2026 JMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0892 to the December average rate of 0.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0973 was up 0.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0969, 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 487 SCR
2025 Average 450 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 417 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.30 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0909
0.0857
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to SCR 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 0.0886, compared to 0.0861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0123 SCR (High: 0.0966 / Low: 0.0843). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SCR (High: 0.0870 / Low: 0.0856).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0903) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.33%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0903
2025 Avg (March) 0.0915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0957 0.0846 0.0892
February 0.0966 0.0843 0.0885
March 0.0973 0.0852 0.0903
April 0.0962 0.0866 0.0905
May 0.0877 0.0861 0.0868
June 0.0891 0.0835 0.0866
July 0.0921 0.0842 0.0862
August 0.0870 0.0856 0.0861