YEARLY HIGH
0.1479 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1221 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1390 EGP

2017 JMD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.1479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1446 to the December average rate of 0.1424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1479 was down 3.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1526, 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 740 EGP
2016 Average 399 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 610 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.25 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1459
0.1307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to EGP 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 0.1388, compared to 0.1391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0241 EGP (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1221). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 EGP (High: 0.1401 / Low: 0.1380).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1446) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0796 (+122.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1446
2016 Avg (January) 0.0650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1479 0.1390 0.1446
February 0.1461 0.1221 0.1319
March 0.1421 0.1254 0.1370
April 0.1410 0.1387 0.1400
May 0.1409 0.1386 0.1398
June 0.1401 0.1380 0.1395
July 0.1414 0.1378 0.1398
August 0.1400 0.1371 0.1390
September 0.1380 0.1349 0.1359
October 0.1393 0.1348 0.1378
November 0.1415 0.1386 0.1399
December 0.1435 0.1407 0.1424