2026 JMD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1095 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1003 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1043 ZAR

2026 JMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.1095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.1003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1033 to the December average rate of 0.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1095 was down 12.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1253, 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 548 ZAR

2025 Average 562 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 501 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1073

0.1021

JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to ZAR 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 0.1043, compared to 0.1045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 ZAR (High: 0.1095 / Low: 0.1026). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.1049).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1069) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1166), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-8.34%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1069

2025 Avg (March) 0.1166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1044	0.1003	0.1033
February	0.1040	0.1015	0.1025
March	0.1095	0.1026	0.1069
April	0.1080	0.1032	0.1049
May	0.1066	0.1030	0.1039
June	0.1078	0.1021	0.1041
July	0.1061	0.1025	0.1040
August	0.1049	0.1049	0.1049