YEARLY HIGH
2.0123 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.9109 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9503 YER

2017 JMD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 1.9109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1015 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9419 to the December average rate of 2.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0123 was down 2.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0582, 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 10,062 YER
2016 Average 9,607 YER
Yearly Trough Low 9,554 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507.26 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0077
1.9202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to YER 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 1.9377, compared to 1.9629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0648 YER (High: 1.9757 / Low: 1.9109). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 YER (High: 1.9359 / Low: 1.9184).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0648
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

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 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.0004) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0597 (+3.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.0004
2016 Avg (December) 1.9407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9544 1.9314 1.9419
February 1.9539 1.9324 1.9423
March 1.9592 1.9302 1.9417
April 1.9488 1.9291 1.9384
May 1.9458 1.9170 1.9339
June 1.9359 1.9184 1.9282
July 1.9809 1.9292 1.9535
August 1.9736 1.9433 1.9591
September 1.9608 1.9124 1.9274
October 1.9757 1.9109 1.9546
November 2.0007 1.9659 1.9824
December 2.0123 1.9884 2.0004