YEARLY HIGH
143.3825 STD
YEARLY LOW
140.0949 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.5022 STD

2026 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 143.3825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 140.0949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2876 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.1655 to the December average rate of 140.8165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 143.3825 was up 0.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 143.3364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 716,912 STD
2025 Average 700,251 STD
Yearly Trough Low 700,475 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,437.85 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

142.8628
140.6305
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to STD 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 141.6165, compared to 140.8165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.6165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.8165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.5542 STD (High: 142.6501 / Low: 140.0959). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9085 STD (High: 142.1712 / Low: 141.2627).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5542
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9085

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8873 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 142.6767) against the same month in 2025 (average: 141.1859), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4908 (+1.06%).

2026 Avg (February) 142.6767
2025 Avg (February) 141.1859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.6501 140.0959 141.1655
February 143.3825 141.0625 142.6767
March 143.1458 140.6555 142.0207
April 142.0521 140.1727 141.1334
May 142.1712 141.2627 141.5939
June 141.5926 140.5736 141.1089
July 142.0649 140.0949 140.8165