YEARLY HIGH
61.5214 SLL
YEARLY LOW
42.4490 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.2709 SLL

2017 JMD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 61.5214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 42.4490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0724 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5541 to the December average rate of 61.1167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 61.5214 was up 38.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 44.4407, 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 307,607 SLL
2016 Average 192,214 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 212,245 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,362.05 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

61.8730
52.7978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SLL 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 57.0591, compared to 59.4827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.0591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.4827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 15.4641 SLL (High: 57.9131 / Low: 42.4490). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5034 SLL (High: 58.0409 / Low: 57.5375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.4641
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5034

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 0.8060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 61.1167) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.9062), the exchange rate shifted by +18.2105 (+42.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 61.1167
2016 Avg (December) 42.9062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.9131 42.4490 53.5541
February 57.8241 56.6944 57.5211
March 58.8154 56.1823 57.7858
April 58.2108 57.6156 57.9051
May 58.0409 57.5375 57.7603
June 58.0925 57.2020 57.8279
July 59.7432 57.5122 58.5549
August 59.4470 58.5408 58.9353
September 59.0041 57.6284 58.1294
October 60.3296 58.0479 59.6498
November 61.0497 60.0310 60.5104
December 61.5214 60.5022 61.1167