YEARLY HIGH
0.1130 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1008 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1059 SCR

2017 JMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.1130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.1008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.1113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1130 was down 4.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1183, 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 565 SCR
2016 Average 531 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 504 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.07 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1121
0.1030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SCR 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 0.1043, compared to 0.1074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0083 SCR (High: 0.1105 / Low: 0.1022). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SCR (High: 0.1062 / Low: 0.1031).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1113) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+7.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1113
2016 Avg (December) 0.1039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1054 0.1009 0.1038
February 0.1062 0.1029 0.1045
March 0.1066 0.1008 0.1046
April 0.1060 0.1009 0.1044
May 0.1062 0.1031 0.1046
June 0.1071 0.1009 0.1038
July 0.1083 0.1018 0.1057
August 0.1078 0.1033 0.1063
September 0.1071 0.1026 0.1049
October 0.1105 0.1022 0.1070
November 0.1115 0.1048 0.1095
December 0.1130 0.1067 0.1113