YEARLY HIGH
1.2022 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0938 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1446 JMD

2017 JPY to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.2022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1084 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1201 to the December average rate of 1.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2022 was down 5.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2714, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 601,115 JMD
2016 Average 577,055 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 546,899 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,215.89 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1795
1.1014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to JMD 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 1.1493, compared to 1.1399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0532 JMD (High: 1.1672 / Low: 1.1140). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 JMD (High: 1.1200 / Low: 1.0993).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0532
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0388 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.1730) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2489), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0759 (-6.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.1730
2016 Avg (September) 1.2489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1424 1.0938 1.1201
February 1.1531 1.1244 1.1396
March 1.1672 1.1140 1.1394
April 1.1944 1.1561 1.1724
May 1.1736 1.1317 1.1538
June 1.1868 1.1503 1.1706
July 1.1534 1.1251 1.1414
August 1.1726 1.1509 1.1636
September 1.2022 1.1501 1.1730
October 1.1627 1.1143 1.1342
November 1.1366 1.1058 1.1191
December 1.1200 1.0993 1.1079