2017 JMD to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5328 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4585 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5072 BTN

2017 JMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.4585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0744 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5286 to the December average rate of 0.5135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5328 was down 6.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5671, 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 2,664 BTN

2016 Average 2,687 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,292 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5318

0.4926

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BTN 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 0.5093, compared to 0.5051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5093

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0460 BTN (High: 0.5045 / Low: 0.4585). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BTN (High: 0.5153 / Low: 0.5115).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0460

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5286) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5584), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0298 (-5.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5286

2016 Avg (January) 0.5584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5328	0.5247	0.5286
February	0.5259	0.5166	0.5209
March	0.5230	0.5011	0.5124
April	0.5057	0.4945	0.5000
May	0.5022	0.4941	0.4977
June	0.4995	0.4939	0.4965
July	0.5092	0.4986	0.5031
August	0.5045	0.4585	0.4966
September	0.5056	0.4898	0.4958
October	0.5127	0.4990	0.5083
November	0.5182	0.5088	0.5136
December	0.5153	0.5115	0.5135