YEARLY HIGH
2.1122 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.8695 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9766 JMD

2017 HTG to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 2.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.8695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2427 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9283 to the December average rate of 1.9591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1122 was down 0.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,561 JMD
2016 Average 9,932 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 9,347 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,213.64 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0824
1.8647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.9353, compared to 2.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2040 JMD (High: 2.1052 / Low: 1.9012). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 JMD (High: 1.8945 / Low: 1.8706).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2040
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.0107) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+1.66%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.0107
2016 Avg (August) 1.9779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9540 1.9003 1.9283
February 1.9367 1.9081 1.9242
March 1.9872 1.8695 1.9262
April 1.8945 1.8706 1.8862
May 1.8999 1.8698 1.8828
June 2.1052 1.9012 2.0642
July 2.0897 2.0410 2.0616
August 2.1122 1.9283 2.0107
September 2.0777 2.0273 2.0556
October 2.0641 1.9961 2.0256
November 2.0100 1.9751 1.9940
December 1.9940 1.9420 1.9591