YEARLY HIGH
37.3817 JMD
YEARLY LOW
33.1924 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.6896 JMD

2017 ILS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 37.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 33.1924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1893 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7585 to the December average rate of 35.7470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.3817 was up 9.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 186,909 JMD
2016 Average 162,998 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 165,962 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,946.65 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.0899
33.4557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 35.2959, compared to 36.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 1.5836 JMD (High: 37.3817 / Low: 35.7981). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5408 JMD (High: 37.0664 / Low: 36.5256).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5836
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6501 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 36.7871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.8403), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9467 (+8.71%).

2017 Avg (September) 36.7871
2016 Avg (September) 33.8403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1598 33.1924 33.7585
February 35.3188 34.1605 34.5806
March 35.7950 34.5435 35.2281
April 35.8297 35.0704 35.3908
May 36.7392 35.6634 36.0504
June 37.0664 36.5256 36.7669
July 37.0664 35.5396 36.1168
August 36.0300 35.0469 35.4770
September 37.3817 35.7981 36.7871
October 37.0482 36.0011 36.4789
November 36.2685 35.4672 35.8934
December 36.0521 35.4143 35.7470