YEARLY HIGH
0.6325 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6009 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6187 JMD

2017 GYD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.6325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.6009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6210 to the December average rate of 0.6048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6325 was up 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,163 JMD
2016 Average 3,038 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,004 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.12 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6272
0.6028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.6224, compared to 0.6151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0204 JMD (High: 0.6315 / Low: 0.6111). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 JMD (High: 0.6079 / Low: 0.6009).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.6248) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+0.84%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.6248
2016 Avg (September) 0.6196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6257 0.6170 0.6210
February 0.6252 0.6155 0.6212
March 0.6252 0.6179 0.6201
April 0.6264 0.6193 0.6218
May 0.6315 0.6202 0.6251
June 0.6302 0.6228 0.6252
July 0.6276 0.6143 0.6184
August 0.6210 0.6122 0.6162
September 0.6325 0.6148 0.6248
October 0.6315 0.6111 0.6174
November 0.6125 0.6030 0.6087
December 0.6079 0.6009 0.6048