YEARLY HIGH
0.5349 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.4734 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5066 HTG

2017 JMD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.5349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.4734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0615 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5186 to the December average rate of 0.5105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5349 was up 2.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5206, 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 2,675 HTG
2016 Average 2,518 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 2,367 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.36 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5357
0.4803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to HTG 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 0.5173, compared to 0.4958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0510 HTG (High: 0.5260 / Low: 0.4750). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 HTG (High: 0.5346 / Low: 0.5278).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5194) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+2.01%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5194
2016 Avg (March) 0.5091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5262 0.5118 0.5186
February 0.5241 0.5163 0.5197
March 0.5349 0.5032 0.5194
April 0.5346 0.5278 0.5302
May 0.5348 0.5263 0.5311
June 0.5260 0.4750 0.4849
July 0.4899 0.4785 0.4851
August 0.5186 0.4734 0.4976
September 0.4933 0.4813 0.4865
October 0.5010 0.4845 0.4937
November 0.5063 0.4975 0.5015
December 0.5149 0.5015 0.5105