YEARLY HIGH
0.0268 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0249 BRL

2017 JMD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0248 to the December average rate of 0.0264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0268 was down 22.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0344, 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 134 BRL
2016 Average 140 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 119 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.07 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0266
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BRL 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 BRL (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BRL (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0238).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0264) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0264
2016 Avg (December) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0244 0.0248
February 0.0244 0.0238 0.0241
March 0.0249 0.0238 0.0243
April 0.0246 0.0240 0.0243
May 0.0260 0.0240 0.0248
June 0.0258 0.0249 0.0254
July 0.0256 0.0246 0.0250
August 0.0251 0.0243 0.0247
September 0.0246 0.0238 0.0241
October 0.0259 0.0242 0.0249
November 0.0264 0.0254 0.0258
December 0.0268 0.0258 0.0264