YEARLY HIGH
0.1541 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1170 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1291 ARS

2017 JMD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.1170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1233 to the December average rate of 0.1417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1541 was up 18.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 770 ARS
2016 Average 590 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 585 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.47 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1440
0.1165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ARS 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 0.1215, compared to 0.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0170 ARS (High: 0.1541 / Low: 0.1370). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ARS (High: 0.1397 / Low: 0.1371).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1417) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+15.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1417
2016 Avg (December) 0.1229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1255 0.1222 0.1233
February 0.1224 0.1196 0.1209
March 0.1221 0.1190 0.1206
April 0.1203 0.1170 0.1188
May 0.1251 0.1179 0.1214
June 0.1286 0.1223 0.1240
July 0.1399 0.1273 0.1340
August 0.1392 0.1335 0.1364
September 0.1352 0.1298 0.1327
October 0.1393 0.1333 0.1363
November 0.1397 0.1371 0.1385
December 0.1541 0.1370 0.1417