YEARLY HIGH
0.0563 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0495 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0517 SDG

2017 JMD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0500 to the December average rate of 0.0538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0563 was up 9.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0514, 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 282 SDG
2016 Average 246 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 248 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.97 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0542
0.0496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SDG 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 0.0510, compared to 0.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 SDG (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0531). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0519 / Low: 0.0516).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 (December 2017: 0.0538) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+6.77%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0538
2016 Avg (December) 0.0504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0504 0.0496 0.0500
February 0.0519 0.0496 0.0501
March 0.0519 0.0495 0.0511
April 0.0519 0.0516 0.0518
May 0.0519 0.0512 0.0516
June 0.0515 0.0512 0.0514
July 0.0527 0.0515 0.0521
August 0.0524 0.0519 0.0522
September 0.0522 0.0510 0.0515
October 0.0527 0.0512 0.0522
November 0.0534 0.0525 0.0529
December 0.0563 0.0531 0.0538