YEARLY HIGH
1.0089 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.7023 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8147 LRD

2017 JMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.7023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3066 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7270 to the December average rate of 1.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0089 was up 34.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7474, 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 5,044 LRD
2016 Average 3,570 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,511 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,532.96 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0309
0.6957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LRD 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 0.7283, compared to 0.9011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2009 LRD (High: 0.9059 / Low: 0.7050). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 LRD (High: 0.7364 / Low: 0.7264).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2009
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0030) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2896 (+40.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0030
2016 Avg (December) 0.7133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7420 0.7057 0.7270
February 0.7364 0.7264 0.7318
March 0.7379 0.7246 0.7301
April 0.7359 0.7245 0.7297
May 0.7337 0.7171 0.7274
June 0.7298 0.7165 0.7236
July 0.7438 0.7023 0.7238
August 0.9059 0.7050 0.8797
September 0.9149 0.8902 0.9002
October 0.9397 0.8982 0.9241
November 1.0029 0.9374 0.9759
December 1.0089 0.9968 1.0030