YEARLY HIGH
0.1145 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0966 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1038 LSL

2017 JMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1051 to the December average rate of 0.1051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1145 was down 18.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1398, 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 572 LSL
2016 Average 589 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 483 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.27 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1130
0.0980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LSL 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 0.1023, compared to 0.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0108 LSL (High: 0.1096 / Low: 0.0988). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LSL (High: 0.1008 / Low: 0.0977).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1118) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+3.23%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1118
2016 Avg (November) 0.1083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1069 0.1029 0.1051
February 0.1045 0.1005 0.1026
March 0.1038 0.0966 0.1003
April 0.1081 0.1003 0.1043
May 0.1055 0.0987 0.1024
June 0.1008 0.0977 0.0992
July 0.1053 0.1008 0.1024
August 0.1054 0.1007 0.1036
September 0.1044 0.0992 0.1013
October 0.1116 0.1035 0.1070
November 0.1145 0.1087 0.1118
December 0.1096 0.0988 0.1051