2017 JMD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 JMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the JMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.5450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 4.2512.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2938 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2789 to the December average rate of 4.5234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5450 was up 1.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.4828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
JMD to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.3376, compared to 4.4830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1454 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2258 CRC (High: 4.5433 / Low: 4.3175). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 CRC (High: 4.3307 / Low: 4.3144).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0681 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.5234) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2522 (+5.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3162 | 4.2512 | 4.2789 |
| February | 4.3695 | 4.2752 | 4.3215 |
| March | 4.3746 | 4.2924 | 4.3337 |
| April | 4.3307 | 4.3144 | 4.3203 |
| May | 4.5433 | 4.3175 | 4.3950 |
| June | 4.3919 | 4.3424 | 4.3764 |
| July | 4.5064 | 4.3744 | 4.4588 |
| August | 4.5312 | 4.4718 | 4.5104 |
| September | 4.5232 | 4.3925 | 4.4423 |
| October | 4.4884 | 4.3860 | 4.4628 |
| November | 4.5425 | 4.4770 | 4.5002 |
| December | 4.5450 | 4.5000 | 4.5234 |