YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0076 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0078 USD

2017 JMD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0080 was down 3.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0083, 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 40 USD
2016 Average 40 USD
Yearly Trough Low 38 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.02 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0080
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to USD 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 0.0077, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0076). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0077).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0080) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0080
2016 Avg (December) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
February 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
March 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
April 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
May 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
June 0.0077 0.0077 0.0077
July 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
September 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
October 0.0079 0.0076 0.0078
November 0.0080 0.0079 0.0079
December 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080