YEARLY HIGH
5.6527 JMD
YEARLY LOW
5.2639 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4677 JMD

2017 HNL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 5.6527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.2639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3888 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5179 to the December average rate of 5.2935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6527 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.6796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,263 JMD
2016 Average 27,475 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 26,320 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,943.81 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.5667
5.2687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 5.5053, compared to 5.4301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2118 JMD (High: 5.6527 / Low: 5.4409). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 JMD (High: 5.4869 / Low: 5.4453).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2118
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.5179) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1478 (+2.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.5179
2016 Avg (January) 5.3701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6527 5.4409 5.5179
February 5.4869 5.4453 5.4679
March 5.5271 5.4505 5.4786
April 5.5445 5.4796 5.5078
May 5.5608 5.4867 5.5184
June 5.5757 5.5242 5.5409
July 5.5574 5.4416 5.4758
August 5.5164 5.4442 5.4716
September 5.5971 5.4645 5.5419
October 5.5695 5.3782 5.4507
November 5.3895 5.3081 5.3473
December 5.3368 5.2639 5.2935