YEARLY HIGH
0.6306 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5920 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6132 JMD

2022 YER to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.6306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.5920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0386 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6192 to the December average rate of 0.6123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6306 was up 1.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,153 JMD
2021 Average 3,009 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,960 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.88 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6268
0.6033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.6172, compared to 0.6091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0187 JMD (High: 0.6107 / Low: 0.5920). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 JMD (High: 0.6207 / Low: 0.6143).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.6248) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+4.44%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.6248
2021 Avg (February) 0.5983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6248 0.6141 0.6192
February 0.6306 0.6154 0.6248
March 0.6211 0.6080 0.6135
April 0.6244 0.6125 0.6176
May 0.6207 0.6143 0.6180
June 0.6173 0.6015 0.6100
July 0.6147 0.5997 0.6059
August 0.6125 0.6014 0.6066
September 0.6107 0.5920 0.6053
October 0.6163 0.6046 0.6105
November 0.6167 0.6077 0.6141
December 0.6153 0.6061 0.6123