YEARLY HIGH
0.0869 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0821 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0850 JMD

2017 LBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.0869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0854 to the December average rate of 0.0825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0869 was up 1.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 435 JMD
2016 Average 414 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 411 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.15 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0865
0.0822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0856, compared to 0.0845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0033 JMD (High: 0.0866 / Low: 0.0832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 JMD (High: 0.0859 / Low: 0.0850).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0861) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+3.78%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0861
2016 Avg (June) 0.0830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0862 0.0849 0.0854
February 0.0859 0.0847 0.0853
March 0.0861 0.0850 0.0855
April 0.0859 0.0850 0.0856
May 0.0865 0.0851 0.0858
June 0.0869 0.0855 0.0861
July 0.0861 0.0842 0.0852
August 0.0856 0.0840 0.0848
September 0.0869 0.0848 0.0861
October 0.0866 0.0832 0.0848
November 0.0841 0.0828 0.0834
December 0.0832 0.0821 0.0825