YEARLY HIGH
41.7499 JMD
YEARLY LOW
39.8203 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.0667 JMD

2023 SAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 41.7499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 39.8203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9296 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.6994 to the December average rate of 41.4069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 41.7499 was down 0.75% compared to the 2022 peak of 42.0635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208,749 JMD
2022 Average 204,307 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 199,101 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,647.83 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

41.5188
40.3593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 40.8519, compared to 41.2815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.8519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 1.2191 JMD (High: 41.0393 / Low: 39.8203). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3205 JMD (High: 41.4155 / Low: 41.0950).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2191
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6592 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 41.4222) against the same month in 2022 (average: 40.8838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5384 (+1.32%).

2023 Avg (November) 41.4222
2022 Avg (November) 40.8838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0618 40.1641 40.6994
February 41.5532 40.8398 41.1151
March 41.0393 39.8203 40.4559
April 40.9404 40.1258 40.5588
May 41.4071 40.7287 41.0900
June 41.3920 40.8861 41.1924
July 41.2802 40.8107 41.1255
August 41.5022 40.9127 41.2188
September 41.4155 41.0950 41.2039
October 41.5341 41.1485 41.3115
November 41.7499 41.1213 41.4222
December 41.7058 41.2021 41.4069