YEARLY HIGH
10.6157 JMD
YEARLY LOW
8.2765 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4276 JMD

2022 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 10.6157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 8.2765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3392 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0108 to the December average rate of 8.8760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.6157 was down 3.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.0199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,078 JMD
2021 Average 51,021 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 41,382 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,696.08 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.5086
8.2502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 10.0376, compared to 8.8177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.9449 JMD (High: 10.6157 / Low: 9.6708). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3133 JMD (High: 8.5898 / Low: 8.2765).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 10.3204) against the same month in 2021 (average: 10.3529), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0324 (-0.31%).

2022 Avg (April) 10.3204
2021 Avg (April) 10.3529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3036 9.6319 10.0108
February 10.4539 10.0928 10.2690
March 10.5729 9.8845 10.2334
April 10.6157 9.6708 10.3204
May 9.9723 9.5433 9.7172
June 10.0243 9.2719 9.6745
July 9.7080 8.8278 9.0729
August 9.3760 8.8243 9.0908
September 8.9276 8.4152 8.6482
October 8.5898 8.2765 8.4384
November 9.0830 8.3557 8.7800
December 9.0668 8.7190 8.8760