YEARLY HIGH
1.9462 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7863 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8892 JMD

2017 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.9462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.7863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1599 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9302 to the December average rate of 1.8074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9462 was down 1.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,731 JMD
2016 Average 9,234 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,932 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 799.31 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9425
1.7951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.9186, compared to 1.8599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0594 JMD (High: 1.9128 / Low: 1.8534). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 JMD (High: 1.9174 / Low: 1.8985).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0594
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.9302) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1740 (+9.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.9302
2016 Avg (January) 1.7562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9462 1.9217 1.9302
February 1.9358 1.9154 1.9270
March 1.9413 1.9085 1.9297
April 1.9364 1.9063 1.9147
May 1.9136 1.8921 1.9036
June 1.9174 1.8985 1.9062
July 1.9054 1.8613 1.8775
August 1.8809 1.8548 1.8661
September 1.9075 1.8690 1.8941
October 1.9128 1.8534 1.8753
November 1.8539 1.8240 1.8391
December 1.8291 1.7863 1.8074