YEARLY HIGH
1.5344 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.4907 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5134 YER

2026 JMD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.5344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 1.4907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0437 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5104 to the December average rate of 1.5091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5344 was down 4.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6073, 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 7,672 YER
2025 Average 7,631 YER
Yearly Trough Low 7,453 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.63 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5290
1.4999
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to YER 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 1.5159, compared to 1.5057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0266 YER (High: 1.5255 / Low: 1.4989). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 YER (High: 1.5098 / Low: 1.5076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.5266) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0456 (-2.90%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.5266
2025 Avg (February) 1.5722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5255 1.4989 1.5104
February 1.5344 1.5088 1.5266
March 1.5325 1.5062 1.5207
April 1.5213 1.5005 1.5104
May 1.5226 1.5129 1.5164
June 1.5164 1.5053 1.5110
July 1.5162 1.4907 1.5024
August 1.5098 1.5076 1.5091