YEARLY HIGH
80.0544 JMD
YEARLY LOW
68.4810 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.1080 JMD

2017 BGN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 80.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 68.4810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5734 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.0109 to the December average rate of 75.7708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 80.0544 was up 8.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 73.4486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 400,272 JMD
2016 Average 353,910 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 342,405 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,867.17 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

80.0402
69.0991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 71.4772, compared to 76.7387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.4772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.7387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.1710 JMD (High: 78.6928 / Low: 75.5219). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2885 JMD (High: 76.4431 / Low: 75.1547).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1710
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1766 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 79.1284) against the same month in 2016 (average: 72.9953), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1331 (+8.40%).

2017 Avg (September) 79.1284
2016 Avg (September) 72.9953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.8601 68.4810 70.0109
February 71.1449 69.4010 70.0586
March 71.5990 69.2990 70.3569
April 72.2711 69.8409 70.6962
May 74.6618 71.9032 73.2030
June 75.6507 73.9207 74.5377
July 76.6555 74.4545 75.5706
August 78.6945 76.4572 77.1959
September 80.0544 77.8129 79.1284
October 78.6928 75.5219 76.9518
November 76.9428 74.8249 75.8150
December 76.4431 75.1547 75.7708