YEARLY HIGH
0.0257 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0076 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 LTL

2017 JMD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -62.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0257 was down 1.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0260, 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 129 LTL
2016 Average 123 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 38 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.57 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0268
0.0060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LTL 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 0.0144, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0180 LTL (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LTL (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0077).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0213) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-17.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0213
2016 Avg (January) 0.0258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0257 0.0077 0.0213
February 0.0254 0.0077 0.0153
March 0.0255 0.0246 0.0251
April 0.0250 0.0077 0.0095
May 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
June 0.0077 0.0077 0.0077
July 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
September 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
October 0.0079 0.0076 0.0078
November 0.0080 0.0079 0.0079
December 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080