YEARLY HIGH
73.0875 JMD
YEARLY LOW
69.4929 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.4707 JMD

2017 AWG to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 73.0875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 69.4929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5946 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.6175 to the December average rate of 69.9653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.0875 was up 1.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 72.2453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365,438 JMD
2016 Average 348,812 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 347,465 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,972.80 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

72.5814
69.7275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 71.7449, compared to 71.1964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.7449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.3092 JMD (High: 73.0875 / Low: 70.7784). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7253 JMD (High: 72.0674 / Low: 71.3421).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.3092
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8881 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 71.5384) against the same month in 2016 (average: 71.5205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+0.02%).

2017 Avg (October) 71.5384
2016 Avg (October) 71.5205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.0994 71.1309 71.6175
February 71.8439 71.0812 71.5103
March 71.9754 70.7640 71.4970
April 72.0674 71.3421 71.7164
May 72.5380 71.4659 71.8826
June 72.6548 71.9199 72.2458
July 72.2566 70.4028 71.3863
August 71.7807 70.6016 71.2946
September 72.8674 71.1675 72.3436
October 73.0875 70.7784 71.5384
November 71.1738 70.0138 70.6502
December 70.4445 69.4929 69.9653