YEARLY HIGH
1.4369 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.3641 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3935 DJF

2017 JMD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.4369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.3641.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3873 to the December average rate of 1.4287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4369 was down 3.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4815, 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 7,184 DJF
2016 Average 7,106 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 6,821 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.80 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4339
1.3712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to DJF 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 1.3852, compared to 1.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0464 DJF (High: 1.4126 / Low: 1.3663). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 DJF (High: 1.3826 / Low: 1.3708).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.4287) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+3.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.4287
2016 Avg (December) 1.3845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3972 1.3747 1.3873
February 1.3984 1.3830 1.3896
March 1.4051 1.3799 1.3901
April 1.3913 1.3779 1.3849
May 1.3913 1.3692 1.3819
June 1.3826 1.3708 1.3775
July 1.4162 1.3762 1.3948
August 1.4110 1.3890 1.3977
September 1.3994 1.3641 1.3764
October 1.4126 1.3663 1.3964
November 1.4290 1.4056 1.4167
December 1.4369 1.4210 1.4287