YEARLY HIGH
1.9485 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.4791 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8266 JMD

2022 KGS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 1.9485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.4791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4693 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8275 to the December average rate of 1.8000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.9485 was up 5.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,742 JMD
2021 Average 8,903 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,396 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,346.70 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.9539
1.5289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.8036, compared to 1.8496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.2416 JMD (High: 1.8666 / Low: 1.6250). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0257 JMD (High: 1.8405 / Low: 1.8148).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2416
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2656 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 1.9001) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7832), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1169 (+6.56%).

2022 Avg (May) 1.9001
2021 Avg (May) 1.7832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8441 1.8122 1.8275
February 1.8614 1.6362 1.8299
March 1.6480 1.4791 1.5643
April 1.8666 1.6250 1.7810
May 1.9485 1.8670 1.9001
June 1.9430 1.8873 1.9185
July 1.9111 1.8161 1.8803
August 1.8747 1.8370 1.8544
September 1.8966 1.8289 1.8673
October 1.9102 1.8313 1.8665
November 1.8405 1.8148 1.8294
December 1.8228 1.7707 1.8000