YEARLY HIGH
2.7936 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.5729 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7118 JMD

2017 DOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.7936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2.5729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2207 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7693 to the December average rate of 2.5897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7936 was down 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,968 JMD
2016 Average 13,608 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 12,865 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,103.30 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7873
2.5717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.7454, compared to 2.6781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0977 JMD (High: 2.7431 / Low: 2.6455). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 JMD (High: 2.7485 / Low: 2.7248).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0977
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7693) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1252 (+4.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7693
2016 Avg (January) 2.6441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7936 2.7594 2.7693
February 2.7663 2.7274 2.7487
March 2.7552 2.7170 2.7331
April 2.7485 2.7248 2.7340
May 2.7565 2.7173 2.7395
June 2.7713 2.7319 2.7476
July 2.7438 2.6888 2.7122
August 2.7365 2.6884 2.7073
September 2.7767 2.6828 2.7415
October 2.7431 2.6455 2.6881
November 2.6557 2.6130 2.6301
December 2.6109 2.5729 2.5897