YEARLY HIGH
0.7331 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6960 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7177 JMD

2017 DJF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.7331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7208 to the December average rate of 0.6999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7331 was up 0.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,665 JMD
2016 Average 3,520 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,480 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.61 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7292
0.6973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.7219, compared to 0.7135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0240 JMD (High: 0.7319 / Low: 0.7079). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 JMD (High: 0.7295 / Low: 0.7233).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.7266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+1.20%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.7266
2016 Avg (September) 0.7180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7274 0.7157 0.7208
February 0.7231 0.7151 0.7196
March 0.7247 0.7117 0.7194
April 0.7257 0.7188 0.7221
May 0.7304 0.7188 0.7237
June 0.7295 0.7233 0.7260
July 0.7266 0.7061 0.7170
August 0.7200 0.7087 0.7155
September 0.7331 0.7146 0.7266
October 0.7319 0.7079 0.7162
November 0.7114 0.6998 0.7059
December 0.7037 0.6960 0.6999