YEARLY HIGH
14.0119 JMD
YEARLY LOW
12.6245 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2285 JMD

2017 MAD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 14.0119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 12.6245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3874 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8024 to the December average rate of 13.2796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.0119 was up 6.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.1972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,060 JMD
2016 Average 63,809 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 63,123 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,937.14 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9728
12.6884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 12.9633, compared to 13.4936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4735 JMD (High: 13.8371 / Low: 13.3637). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1679 JMD (High: 13.3701 / Low: 13.2021).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4735
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3094 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 13.8658) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.1041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7616 (+5.81%).

2017 Avg (September) 13.8658
2016 Avg (September) 13.1041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9144 12.6245 12.8024
February 12.9348 12.7160 12.7955
March 12.9830 12.6665 12.8260
April 13.0749 12.7687 12.8754
May 13.3521 13.0132 13.1649
June 13.4360 13.2521 13.3158
July 13.4800 13.2362 13.3736
August 13.7886 13.4249 13.5305
September 14.0119 13.6535 13.8658
October 13.8371 13.3637 13.5564
November 13.4798 13.2725 13.3558
December 13.3701 13.2021 13.2796