YEARLY HIGH
0.0113 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0103 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 SGD

2017 JMD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0113 was down 6.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0120, 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 56 SGD
2016 Average 55 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 51 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.87 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0112
0.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SGD 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0106).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-6.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0111
2016 Avg (January) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
February 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
March 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
April 0.0109 0.0108 0.0108
May 0.0109 0.0106 0.0108
June 0.0107 0.0106 0.0107
July 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
August 0.0107 0.0105 0.0107
September 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104
October 0.0108 0.0104 0.0106
November 0.0108 0.0107 0.0107
December 0.0108 0.0107 0.0108