YEARLY HIGH
0.9142 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8318 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8741 JPY

2017 JMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.8318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8929 to the December average rate of 0.9026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9142 was down 8.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0032, 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 4,571 JPY
2016 Average 4,353 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,159 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.29 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9076
0.8476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to JPY 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 0.8704, compared to 0.8777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0409 JPY (High: 0.8976 / Low: 0.8567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 JPY (High: 0.8688 / Low: 0.8528).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8929) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9835), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0906 (-9.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8929
2016 Avg (January) 0.9835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9142 0.8753 0.8929
February 0.8894 0.8672 0.8775
March 0.8976 0.8567 0.8779
April 0.8649 0.8372 0.8531
May 0.8836 0.8521 0.8668
June 0.8693 0.8426 0.8543
July 0.8888 0.8670 0.8762
August 0.8688 0.8528 0.8595
September 0.8695 0.8318 0.8526
October 0.8974 0.8600 0.8818
November 0.9043 0.8798 0.8936
December 0.9097 0.8929 0.9026