YEARLY HIGH
209.7070 JMD
YEARLY LOW
200.7938 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.6214 JMD

2023 XDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 209.7070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 200.7938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9132 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.3906 to the December average rate of 207.1370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 209.7070 was down 5.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 221.5953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,048,535 JMD
2022 Average 1,052,155 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,003,969 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,566.12 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

207.7498
202.2257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 205.5703, compared to 205.6726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.5703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.6726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 7.3661 JMD (High: 208.1598 / Low: 200.7938). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0506 JMD (High: 204.4881 / Low: 202.4375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.3661
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0506

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 3.9023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 206.5884) against the same month in 2022 (average: 219.3592), the exchange rate shifted by -12.7708 (-5.82%).

2023 Avg (February) 206.5884
2022 Avg (February) 219.3592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 208.1598 200.7938 205.3906
February 209.7070 203.8462 206.5884
March 205.4701 201.2960 202.6861
April 207.1359 202.3580 205.3492
May 208.7592 204.9262 207.2126
June 207.8425 205.3818 206.1949
July 209.4456 204.6339 207.2894
August 208.8298 204.8054 206.4148
September 205.7142 202.8682 204.3068
October 204.4881 202.4375 203.4913
November 207.3231 202.8743 205.3960
December 208.4737 205.6827 207.1370