YEARLY HIGH
12.9401 CDF
YEARLY LOW
8.9408 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3622 CDF

2017 JMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 12.9401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8.9408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9993 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4243 to the December average rate of 12.6111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.9401 was up 39.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.2812, 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 64,700 CDF
2016 Average 38,679 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 44,704 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,996.62 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.9297
9.1057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CDF 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 10.4058, compared to 12.3187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.2795 CDF (High: 12.7719 / Low: 11.4923). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1883 CDF (High: 11.0494 / Low: 10.8611).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2795
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4565 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 12.4688) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.7051), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7637 (+61.82%).

2017 Avg (August) 12.4688
2016 Avg (August) 7.7051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8289 8.9408 9.4243
February 10.1797 9.6142 9.8859
March 10.4837 10.1587 10.3330
April 10.8577 10.4596 10.6653
May 11.0494 10.8611 10.9260
June 11.5280 10.9534 11.2000
July 12.7719 11.4923 12.1362
August 12.9401 12.0315 12.4688
September 12.2343 11.9254 12.0122
October 12.3385 11.9880 12.2386
November 12.5913 12.2749 12.4454
December 12.8221 12.4300 12.6111