YEARLY HIGH
2.1812 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.8767 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9724 JMD

2017 BTN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.1812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.8767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3044 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8920 to the December average rate of 1.9475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1812 was up 12.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,906 JMD
2016 Average 9,312 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 9,384 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,522.16 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 1.9646, compared to 1.9803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1990 JMD (High: 2.1812 / Low: 1.9822). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 JMD (High: 1.9551 / Low: 1.9406).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1990
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.0151) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1211 (+6.39%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.0151
2016 Avg (August) 1.8940

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Month High Low Average
January 1.9057 1.8767 1.8920
February 1.9358 1.9014 1.9199
March 1.9955 1.9121 1.9519
April 2.0221 1.9774 2.0002
May 2.0240 1.9910 2.0091
June 2.0246 2.0021 2.0143
July 2.0058 1.9640 1.9876
August 2.1812 1.9822 2.0151
September 2.0417 1.9778 2.0169
October 2.0039 1.9504 1.9676
November 1.9654 1.9297 1.9471
December 1.9551 1.9406 1.9475