YEARLY HIGH
1.0333 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9719 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0093 JPY

2026 JMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1.0333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.9719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0615 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9929 to the December average rate of 1.0295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0333 was up 1.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0132, 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 5,167 JPY
2025 Average 4,703 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,859 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.48 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0332
0.9893
JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD to JPY 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 1.0059, compared to 1.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0367 JPY (High: 1.0085 / Low: 0.9719). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 JPY (High: 1.0333 / Low: 1.0269).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.0295) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1099 (+11.95%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.0295
2025 Avg (July) 0.9196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0085 0.9719 0.9929
February 1.0078 0.9757 0.9931
March 1.0216 1.0027 1.0121
April 1.0216 1.0025 1.0089
May 1.0132 1.0012 1.0101
June 1.0310 1.0105 1.0182
July 1.0333 1.0269 1.0295