YEARLY HIGH
19.7579 JMD
YEARLY LOW
19.2278 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5373 JMD

2026 SBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 19.7579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 19.2278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5301 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4402 to the December average rate of 19.5318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.7579 was up 0.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98,789 JMD
2025 Average 95,763 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 96,139 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,650.35 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.6523
19.3763
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 19.5274, compared to 19.5671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3503 JMD (High: 19.6982 / Low: 19.3480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 19.5318 / Low: 19.5318).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3503
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0706 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 19.6293) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.9645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6648 (+3.51%).

2026 Avg (April) 19.6293
2025 Avg (April) 18.9645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5444 19.2278 19.4402
February 19.6180 19.3136 19.3993
March 19.6982 19.3480 19.4966
April 19.7579 19.5123 19.6293
May 19.6568 19.4881 19.5839
June 19.7116 19.5268 19.6153
July 19.7331 19.4629 19.6024
August 19.5318 19.5318 19.5318