YEARLY HIGH
190.5245 JMD
YEARLY LOW
155.4011 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.9259 JMD

2026 KYD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 190.5245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 155.4011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.1234 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.8457 to the December average rate of 189.9721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 190.5245 was up 18.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 161.1996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 952,623 JMD
2025 Average 795,551 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 777,006 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,616.93 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

193.3522
152.7917
JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD 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 168.5970, compared to 189.9126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.3156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.5970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.9126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 32.1266 JMD (High: 189.4302 / Low: 157.3036). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1174 JMD (High: 190.0290 / Low: 189.9116).

April Spread (Volatile) ±32.1266
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6739 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 189.8531) against the same month in 2025 (average: 159.9097), the exchange rate shifted by +29.9434 (+18.73%).

2026 Avg (July) 189.8531
2025 Avg (July) 159.9097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.0468 156.1990 157.8457
February 157.9569 155.4011 156.1718
March 158.4140 155.6581 156.8936
April 189.4302 157.3036 162.3539
May 189.1885 188.0229 188.8541
June 190.1957 188.8978 189.4631
July 190.5245 188.3814 189.8531
August 190.0290 189.9116 189.9721