2017 LSL to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 10.3511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 8.7365.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6146 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5158 to the December average rate of 9.5303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.3511 was up 6.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.6883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
LSL to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.7794, compared to 9.5216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2578 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0019 JMD (High: 10.1246 / Low: 9.1228). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3198 JMD (High: 10.2358 / Low: 9.9161).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 0.5221 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 9.9759) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.9105), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0653 (+26.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7153 | 9.3571 | 9.5158 |
| February | 9.9521 | 9.5660 | 9.7456 |
| March | 10.3511 | 9.6330 | 9.9759 |
| April | 9.9694 | 9.2528 | 9.5898 |
| May | 10.1319 | 9.4824 | 9.7733 |
| June | 10.2358 | 9.9161 | 10.0763 |
| July | 9.9161 | 9.4954 | 9.7687 |
| August | 9.9276 | 9.4851 | 9.6494 |
| September | 10.0769 | 9.5753 | 9.8766 |
| October | 9.6587 | 8.9582 | 9.3545 |
| November | 9.2010 | 8.7365 | 8.9500 |
| December | 10.1246 | 9.1228 | 9.5303 |