YEARLY HIGH
1.1950 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0208 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0989 JMD

2023 JPY to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.1950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 1.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1742 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1745 to the December average rate of 1.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1950 was down 12.72% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 597,506 JMD
2022 Average 587,782 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 510,388 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,117.68 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1884
1.0222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to JMD 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 1.1376, compared to 1.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0672 JMD (High: 1.1942 / Low: 1.1270). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 JMD (High: 1.0553 / Low: 1.0353).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0672
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.1745) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3493), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1748 (-12.95%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.1745
2022 Avg (January) 1.3493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1950 1.1404 1.1745
February 1.1942 1.1270 1.1583
March 1.1557 1.1143 1.1372
April 1.1625 1.1078 1.1392
May 1.1518 1.0958 1.1231
June 1.1154 1.0660 1.0933
July 1.1206 1.0610 1.0929
August 1.0910 1.0544 1.0679
September 1.0553 1.0353 1.0456
October 1.0444 1.0208 1.0361
November 1.0581 1.0253 1.0370
December 1.1009 1.0529 1.0813