YEARLY HIGH
1.8148 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7111 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7540 JMD

2023 KGS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.8148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.7111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7863 to the December average rate of 1.7425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8148 was down 6.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9485, 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 9,074 JMD
2022 Average 9,132 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,556 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.53 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7912
1.7328
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 1.7608, compared to 1.7472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0525 JMD (High: 1.8080 / Low: 1.7555). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 JMD (High: 1.7510 / Low: 1.7394).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.7863) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.8275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0412 (-2.25%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.7863
2022 Avg (January) 1.8275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8148 1.7625 1.7863
February 1.8080 1.7555 1.7737
March 1.7619 1.7111 1.7376
April 1.7548 1.7216 1.7392
May 1.7730 1.7462 1.7618
June 1.7745 1.7569 1.7665
July 1.7685 1.7419 1.7585
August 1.7744 1.7450 1.7555
September 1.7510 1.7394 1.7454
October 1.7510 1.7282 1.7390
November 1.7533 1.7211 1.7422
December 1.7572 1.7334 1.7425