YEARLY HIGH
0.1118 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0773 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0888 JMD

2017 CDF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1062 to the December average rate of 0.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1118 was down 20.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 559 JMD
2016 Average 648 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 386 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.84 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1089
0.0766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0965, compared to 0.0812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0101 JMD (High: 0.1118 / Low: 0.1017). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 JMD (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0905).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1062) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1300), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0238 (-18.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1062
2016 Avg (January) 0.1300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1118 0.1017 0.1062
February 0.1040 0.0982 0.1012
March 0.0984 0.0954 0.0968
April 0.0956 0.0921 0.0938
May 0.0921 0.0905 0.0915
June 0.0913 0.0867 0.0893
July 0.0870 0.0783 0.0825
August 0.0831 0.0773 0.0802
September 0.0839 0.0817 0.0833
October 0.0834 0.0810 0.0817
November 0.0815 0.0794 0.0804
December 0.0805 0.0780 0.0793