YEARLY HIGH
0.0301 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0286 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 SAR

2017 JMD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0291 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0301 was down 3.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0313, 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 151 SAR
2016 Average 150 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 143 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.60 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0301
0.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SAR 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 0.0291, compared to 0.0294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0296 / Low: 0.0286). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SAR (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0287).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0300) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0300
2016 Avg (December) 0.0291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
February 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
March 0.0294 0.0289 0.0291
April 0.0292 0.0289 0.0291
May 0.0292 0.0287 0.0290
June 0.0290 0.0287 0.0289
July 0.0297 0.0289 0.0293
August 0.0296 0.0291 0.0294
September 0.0294 0.0286 0.0289
October 0.0296 0.0286 0.0293
November 0.0300 0.0295 0.0297
December 0.0301 0.0298 0.0300