YEARLY HIGH
0.1145 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0967 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1038 SZL

2017 JMD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1052 to the December average rate of 0.1050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1145 was down 18.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1397, 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 573 SZL
2016 Average 589 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 483 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.08 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1130
0.0980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SZL 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 0.1023, compared to 0.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0110 SZL (High: 0.1098 / Low: 0.0988). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SZL (High: 0.1009 / Low: 0.0977).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1118) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+3.23%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1118
2016 Avg (November) 0.1083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1071 0.1031 0.1052
February 0.1046 0.1005 0.1026
March 0.1038 0.0967 0.1004
April 0.1081 0.1003 0.1043
May 0.1056 0.0987 0.1024
June 0.1009 0.0977 0.0992
July 0.1053 0.1009 0.1025
August 0.1057 0.1009 0.1036
September 0.1045 0.0992 0.1012
October 0.1117 0.1036 0.1069
November 0.1145 0.1087 0.1118
December 0.1098 0.0988 0.1050