YEARLY HIGH
9.3982 KRW
YEARLY LOW
8.5683 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8096 KRW

2017 JMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 9.3982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 8.5683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8299 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1752 to the December average rate of 8.6571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.3982 was down 8.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.2379, 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 46,991 KRW
2016 Average 46,438 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 42,842 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,149.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.2270
8.6053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KRW 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 8.8404, compared to 8.7789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4371 KRW (High: 9.3982 / Low: 8.9611). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1621 KRW (High: 8.7382 / Low: 8.5761).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4371
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.3059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.1752) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7954 (-7.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.1752
2016 Avg (January) 9.9706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3982 8.9611 9.1752
February 8.9514 8.7414 8.8693
March 9.0314 8.6008 8.8112
April 8.8769 8.6376 8.7800
May 8.8471 8.5683 8.6970
June 8.8701 8.5852 8.7096
July 8.9780 8.7127 8.8464
August 8.9866 8.7361 8.8592
September 8.8667 8.6313 8.7258
October 8.9145 8.7461 8.8497
November 8.9053 8.5840 8.7351
December 8.7382 8.5761 8.6571