YEARLY HIGH
0.1767 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1727 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1751 JMD

2026 KPW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.1767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1754 to the December average rate of 0.1758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1767 was down 1.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 884 JMD
2025 Average 884 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 863 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.26 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1760
0.1733
JanuMarcMayJuly

KPW 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 0.1748, compared to 0.1758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 JMD (High: 0.1767 / Low: 0.1736). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 JMD (High: 0.1763 / Low: 0.1754).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1758) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-1.07%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1758
2025 Avg (July) 0.1777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1767 0.1736 0.1754
February 0.1755 0.1727 0.1735
March 0.1760 0.1730 0.1743
April 0.1766 0.1743 0.1754
May 0.1753 0.1741 0.1748
June 0.1761 0.1749 0.1755
July 0.1767 0.1743 0.1758
August 0.1763 0.1754 0.1758