YEARLY HIGH
0.0162 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0150 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0156 JMD

2017 LAK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0162 was up 1.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 81 JMD
2016 Average 77 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 75 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.26 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0160
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 JMD (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0150).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0159) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.37%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0159
2016 Avg (May) 0.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0156 0.0159
February 0.0161 0.0157 0.0158
March 0.0161 0.0156 0.0158
April 0.0161 0.0157 0.0159
May 0.0162 0.0157 0.0159
June 0.0162 0.0157 0.0158
July 0.0159 0.0154 0.0156
August 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154
September 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
October 0.0157 0.0153 0.0154
November 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
December 0.0152 0.0150 0.0150