YEARLY HIGH
0.0635 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0591 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0609 SBD

2017 JMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0610 to the December average rate of 0.0621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0635 was down 7.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0685, 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 317 SBD
2016 Average 317 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 296 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.74 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0624
0.0595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SBD 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 0.0607, compared to 0.0611 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) 0.0607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 SBD (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0613). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0625 / Low: 0.0618).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0620) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.28%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0620
2016 Avg (November) 0.0612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0620 0.0604 0.0610
February 0.0609 0.0600 0.0604
March 0.0608 0.0600 0.0604
April 0.0611 0.0600 0.0606
May 0.0616 0.0604 0.0609
June 0.0610 0.0601 0.0607
July 0.0617 0.0606 0.0611
August 0.0616 0.0595 0.0606
September 0.0605 0.0591 0.0598
October 0.0615 0.0599 0.0610
November 0.0635 0.0613 0.0620
December 0.0625 0.0618 0.0621