2017 JMD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.1578 BIF

YEARLY LOW

12.9602 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4276 BIF

2017 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 14.1578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 12.9602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1976 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0416 to the December average rate of 14.0561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.1578 was up 5.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.4689, 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 70,789 BIF

2016 Average 64,613 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 64,801 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,987.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.1575

12.9402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BIF 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 13.1602, compared to 13.6951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.5397 BIF (High: 13.9201 / Low: 13.3804). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1665 BIF (High: 13.2652 / Low: 13.0987).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5397

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1665

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 0.1677 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 14.0561) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.9981), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0580 (+8.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 14.0561

2016 Avg (December) 12.9981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2037	12.9602	13.0416
February	13.2749	13.0886	13.1510
March	13.4249	13.1034	13.1793
April	13.2652	13.0987	13.1456
May	13.3456	13.0220	13.1592
June	13.3411	13.1728	13.2845
July	13.6185	13.1861	13.4628
August	13.6999	13.5264	13.6104
September	13.6434	13.3132	13.4428
October	13.9201	13.3804	13.6927
November	14.0764	13.7837	13.9058
December	14.1578	13.9509	14.0561