2026 LRD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8928 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.8325 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8622 JMD

2026 LRD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.8325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0602 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8688 to the December average rate of 0.8740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8928 was down 1.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,464 JMD

2025 Average 4,131 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 4,163 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.25 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8772

0.8390

JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD 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 0.8585, compared to 0.8733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0467 JMD (High: 0.8928 / Low: 0.8460). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 0.8740 / Low: 0.8740).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.8688) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0439 (+5.33%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.8688

2025 Avg (January) 0.8248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8928	0.8460	0.8688
February	0.8593	0.8325	0.8422
March	0.8621	0.8484	0.8563
April	0.8629	0.8534	0.8581
May	0.8627	0.8523	0.8592
June	0.8708	0.8598	0.8664
July	0.8762	0.8651	0.8725
August	0.8740	0.8740	0.8740