YEARLY HIGH
42.9943 JMD
YEARLY LOW
40.9094 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.2869 JMD

2023 QAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 42.9943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 40.9094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0849 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9530 to the December average rate of 42.6156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 42.9943 was down 0.80% compared to the 2022 peak of 43.3424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 214,971 JMD
2022 Average 210,539 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 204,547 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,424.61 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

42.7854
41.5518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 42.0626, compared to 42.5112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.5112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 1.6356 JMD (High: 42.5450 / Low: 40.9094). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3450 JMD (High: 42.6613 / Low: 42.3164).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6356
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6393 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 42.6826) against the same month in 2022 (average: 42.1893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4933 (+1.17%).

2023 Avg (November) 42.6826
2022 Avg (November) 42.1893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2681 41.3255 41.9530
February 42.6232 41.9543 42.2939
March 42.2841 41.0835 41.6546
April 42.5450 40.9094 41.7358
May 42.6249 41.9827 42.3226
June 42.5953 42.1236 42.4154
July 42.5966 42.0409 42.3724
August 42.6975 42.1023 42.4291
September 42.6613 42.3164 42.4336
October 42.7927 42.3277 42.5340
November 42.9943 42.2664 42.6826
December 42.9692 42.3732 42.6156