2017 JMD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

182.8020 STD

YEARLY LOW

156.5796 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

169.3636 STD

2017 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 182.8020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 156.5796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2224 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.1491 to the December average rate of 165.3253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 182.8020 was down 3.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 188.9818, 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 914,010 STD

2016 Average 885,484 STD

Yearly Trough Low 782,898 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,112.20 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

181.2279

156.2819

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to STD 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 175.4897, compared to 163.2374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.2523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.4897

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.2374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 7.5818 STD (High: 175.4091 / Low: 167.8273). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7042 STD (High: 166.6735 / Low: 163.9692).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.5818

December Spread (Stable) ±2.7042

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.7872 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 179.1491) against the same month in 2016 (average: 187.1104), the exchange rate shifted by -7.9614 (-4.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 179.1491

2016 Avg (January) 187.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	182.8020	176.7948	179.1491
February	180.5682	176.5923	178.8253
March	180.7490	174.7562	178.0708
April	179.3082	173.1993	177.2447
May	175.4091	167.8273	171.4575
June	169.4679	166.1445	168.1912
July	168.2388	163.8035	165.9191
August	163.9372	159.5144	162.4214
September	161.1313	156.5796	158.3607
October	164.6952	158.8590	162.6360
November	165.8672	162.7897	164.7621
December	166.6735	163.9692	165.3253