YEARLY HIGH
130.9910 JMD
YEARLY LOW
38.8387 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.2218 JMD

2017 LTL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 130.9910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 38.8387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.1523 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.7047 to the December average rate of 125.1209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 109.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 130.9910 was up 210.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 42.1279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 654,955 JMD
2016 Average 202,690 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 194,194 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460,761.51 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

138.8750
30.8548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 94.9115, compared to 127.5320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.6206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.9115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.5320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 90.2157 JMD (High: 129.0544 / Low: 38.8387). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1456 JMD (High: 130.4491 / Low: 129.3035).

January Spread (Volatile) ±90.2157
June Spread (Stable) ±1.1456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 50.6130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -50.6130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 128.0796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.6773), the exchange rate shifted by +86.4023 (+207.31%).

2017 Avg (October) 128.0796
2016 Avg (October) 41.6773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.0544 38.8387 59.7047
February 129.4089 39.3394 90.4695
March 40.6047 39.2625 39.8565
April 129.7393 39.9313 120.2090
May 130.5682 128.6383 129.4279
June 130.4491 129.3035 129.8014
July 129.7550 126.3728 128.1385
August 128.8000 126.8357 127.7258
September 130.9066 127.7454 129.8734
October 130.9910 126.6929 128.0796
November 127.3230 125.1029 126.2541
December 125.8717 124.3950 125.1209