YEARLY HIGH
104.7948 JMD
YEARLY LOW
92.7950 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.4030 JMD

2017 AUD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 104.7948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 92.7950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9997 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.0584 to the December average rate of 95.7401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 104.7948 was up 4.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 99.9411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 523,974 JMD
2016 Average 465,405 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 463,975 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,998.62 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

104.2884
94.9629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 97.4105, compared to 99.3955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.4105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.3955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 5.4435 JMD (High: 102.7213 / Low: 97.2778). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5786 JMD (High: 99.2522 / Low: 97.6736).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4435
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5786

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.7322 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 103.5112) against the same month in 2016 (average: 96.6184), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8928 (+7.13%).

2017 Avg (September) 103.5112
2016 Avg (September) 96.6184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.9610 92.7950 96.0584
February 99.2522 97.6736 98.7095
March 99.7301 96.4421 98.1035
April 98.6015 96.3802 97.3514
May 97.6909 95.0920 96.1951
June 99.4337 96.1836 98.0453
July 102.1851 97.7432 99.9959
August 102.4307 100.0593 101.1035
September 104.7948 101.7098 103.5112
October 102.7213 97.2778 99.7791
November 97.7894 94.6583 96.2432
December 97.1381 93.8512 95.7401