YEARLY HIGH
96.5771 JMD
YEARLY LOW
89.3647 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.1469 JMD

2017 LYD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 96.5771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 89.3647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2124 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.0376 to the December average rate of 91.6583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 96.5771 was up 1.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 94.9617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 482,886 JMD
2016 Average 452,937 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 446,823 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,062.22 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

95.8340
89.5107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 91.1354, compared to 93.1584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.1354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.0023 JMD (High: 95.2413 / Low: 92.2390). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0617 JMD (High: 90.8950 / Low: 89.8334).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.0023
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0617

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7656 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 95.3070) against the same month in 2016 (average: 92.3195), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9876 (+3.24%).

2017 Avg (September) 95.3070
2016 Avg (September) 92.3195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.6586 89.3647 90.0376
February 90.8950 89.8334 90.3315
March 91.5772 89.3860 90.2891
April 91.6024 90.4622 90.9568
May 93.2387 91.4252 92.1862
June 93.8320 92.4676 93.0110
July 93.4301 91.6815 92.6020
August 94.4897 92.9886 93.4319
September 96.5771 93.8647 95.3070
October 95.2413 92.2390 93.5414
November 93.1190 91.3592 92.4098
December 92.4083 91.2391 91.6583