YEARLY HIGH
9.5181 JMD
YEARLY LOW
8.8843 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1240 JMD

2026 MDL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.5181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 8.8843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6338 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3534 to the December average rate of 9.0457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.5181 was down 2.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.8003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,590 JMD
2025 Average 46,043 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 44,421 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,169.00 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.3881
8.9716
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 9.1567, compared to 9.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.3457 JMD (High: 9.2994 / Low: 8.9537). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 9.0457 / Low: 9.0457).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3457
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1674 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 9.3534) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.4601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8933 (+10.56%).

2026 Avg (January) 9.3534
2025 Avg (January) 8.4601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5181 9.2044 9.3534
February 9.3669 9.0722 9.2125
March 9.1664 8.9477 9.0451
April 9.2994 8.9537 9.1462
May 9.1386 9.1030 9.1238
June 9.1781 8.8843 9.0593
July 9.0577 8.9189 9.0063
August 9.0457 9.0457 9.0457