YEARLY HIGH
117.6694 JMD
YEARLY LOW
111.5057 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.7353 JMD

2023 SGD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SGD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 117.6694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 111.5057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1637 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.4189 to the December average rate of 116.6623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 117.6694 was up 0.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 117.1517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588,347 JMD
2022 Average 556,682 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 557,529 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,818.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

117.0091
112.8474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 114.7326, compared to 114.7380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.7326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.7380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.1468 JMD (High: 117.3810 / Low: 112.2342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0468 JMD (High: 113.7087 / Low: 112.6619).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.1468
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 115.7110) against the same month in 2022 (average: 116.0461), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3351 (-0.29%).

2023 Avg (February) 115.7110
2022 Avg (February) 116.0461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.3810 112.2342 115.4189
February 117.6694 113.9634 115.7110
March 114.3027 111.5057 113.2850
April 115.0406 112.9256 114.2212
May 116.5989 113.7586 115.0093
June 115.6068 113.4534 114.7501
July 116.9888 113.2653 115.5509
August 116.0652 113.4456 114.4462
September 114.0320 112.7307 113.3517
October 113.7087 112.6619 113.1943
November 116.7639 113.3639 115.2225
December 117.6084 115.6356 116.6623