YEARLY HIGH
0.3832 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3302 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3571 GMD

2017 JMD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0529 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3380 to the December average rate of 0.3798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3832 was up 8.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3529, 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 1,916 GMD
2016 Average 1,678 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,651 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.55 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3840
0.3338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to GMD 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 0.3482, compared to 0.3660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0182 GMD (High: 0.3741 / Low: 0.3559). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 GMD (High: 0.3523 / Low: 0.3482).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3798) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0477 (+14.37%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3798
2016 Avg (December) 0.3321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3446 0.3302 0.3380
February 0.3483 0.3379 0.3430
March 0.3506 0.3446 0.3476
April 0.3523 0.3482 0.3502
May 0.3585 0.3508 0.3562
June 0.3565 0.3518 0.3542
July 0.3642 0.3547 0.3592
August 0.3635 0.3543 0.3595
September 0.3607 0.3507 0.3546
October 0.3741 0.3559 0.3676
November 0.3793 0.3725 0.3754
December 0.3832 0.3771 0.3798