YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0153 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0156 BBD

2017 JMD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0161 was down 3.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0167, 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 80 BBD
2016 Average 80 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 76 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.05 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0160
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BBD 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 0.0155, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0153). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0153).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0160) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0160
2016 Avg (December) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0156 0.0155 0.0155
February 0.0156 0.0155 0.0155
March 0.0157 0.0154 0.0155
April 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
May 0.0155 0.0153 0.0155
June 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
July 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
August 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157
September 0.0157 0.0153 0.0154
October 0.0158 0.0153 0.0156
November 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
December 0.0161 0.0159 0.0160