YEARLY HIGH
9.1378 JMD
YEARLY LOW
7.7905 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3589 JMD

2023 ZAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 9.1378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 7.7905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3473 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9526 to the December average rate of 8.3533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.1378 was down 14.22% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 456,890 JMD
2022 Average 470,697 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 389,527 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,363.85 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.0406
7.9848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 8.4291, compared to 8.2887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.7402 JMD (High: 8.7934 / Low: 8.0532). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2140 JMD (High: 8.2555 / Low: 8.0415).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7402
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3439 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.9526) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.9993), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0467 (-10.47%).

2023 Avg (January) 8.9526
2022 Avg (January) 9.9993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1378 8.8314 8.9526
February 9.0002 8.3555 8.6087
March 8.4993 7.9636 8.3153
April 8.4827 8.2255 8.3759
May 8.3873 7.7905 8.0728
June 8.4946 7.8740 8.2490
July 8.7934 8.0532 8.4743
August 8.4556 8.0641 8.2330
September 8.2555 8.0415 8.1483
October 8.2824 7.9468 8.1423
November 8.5682 8.2344 8.3809
December 8.5327 8.1601 8.3533