YEARLY HIGH
1.8743 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7113 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7955 JMD

2024 KGS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KGS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1.8743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1.7113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1630 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7374 to the December average rate of 1.7998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8743 was up 3.28% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.8148, 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 9,372 JMD
2023 Average 8,770 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,556 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 815.16 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.8759
1.7141
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 1.7523, compared to 1.8388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 0.0607 JMD (High: 1.8626 / Low: 1.8019). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 JMD (High: 1.7454 / Low: 1.7275).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1.8625) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.7454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1171 (+6.71%).

2024 Avg (September) 1.8625
2023 Avg (September) 1.7454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7454 1.7275 1.7374
February 1.7626 1.7385 1.7490
March 1.7437 1.7113 1.7276
April 1.7625 1.7113 1.7413
May 1.7780 1.7591 1.7709
June 1.8055 1.7657 1.7874
July 1.8626 1.8019 1.8389
August 1.8609 1.8205 1.8397
September 1.8743 1.8422 1.8625
October 1.8732 1.8428 1.8564
November 1.8509 1.8117 1.8356
December 1.8148 1.7880 1.7998