YEARLY HIGH
42.0573 JMD
YEARLY LOW
37.3265 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.2215 JMD

2017 BRL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 42.0573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 37.3265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7307 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.3006 to the December average rate of 37.9492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.0573 was up 1.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 41.3492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,051,432 JMD
2016 Average 903,807 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 933,163 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,268.13 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.8315
37.5962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 40.6411, compared to 39.8019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3.2321 JMD (High: 41.6402 / Low: 38.4081). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9613 JMD (High: 42.0155 / Low: 41.0541).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2321
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 1.4746 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 41.4786) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.1498), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3288 (+5.95%).

2017 Avg (September) 41.4786
2016 Avg (September) 39.1498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0625 39.2559 40.3006
February 42.0155 41.0541 41.4612
March 41.9935 40.2354 41.2071
April 41.6755 40.6193 41.0985
May 41.6402 38.4081 40.3893
June 40.1320 38.7603 39.3897
July 40.6835 39.0917 40.0284
August 41.1395 39.8394 40.5046
September 42.0573 40.6422 41.4786
October 41.3889 38.6154 40.1625
November 39.3169 37.8504 38.6879
December 38.8131 37.3265 37.9492