YEARLY HIGH
0.2876 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2726 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2790 JMD

2026 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.2876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.2726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2824 to the December average rate of 0.2776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2876 was down 1.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,438 JMD
2025 Average 1,372 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,363 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.83 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2831
0.2747
JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF 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 0.2798, compared to 0.2765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 JMD (High: 0.2876 / Low: 0.2790). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JMD (High: 0.2777 / Low: 0.2776).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2824) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+14.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2824
2025 Avg (January) 0.2477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2876 0.2790 0.2824
February 0.2853 0.2792 0.2816
March 0.2796 0.2735 0.2766
April 0.2845 0.2760 0.2813
May 0.2802 0.2792 0.2797
June 0.2804 0.2726 0.2770
July 0.2767 0.2733 0.2754
August 0.2777 0.2776 0.2776