YEARLY HIGH
1.2757 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1762 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2322 JMD

2017 NPR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.2757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.1762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0995 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1828 to the December average rate of 1.2174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2757 was up 5.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,378 JMD
2016 Average 5,821 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,881 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 497.36 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2680
1.1750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.2285, compared to 1.2359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0400 JMD (High: 1.2757 / Low: 1.2357). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 JMD (High: 1.2217 / Low: 1.2131).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2585) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0657 (+5.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2585
2016 Avg (September) 1.1928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1881 1.1762 1.1828
February 1.2080 1.1912 1.2009
March 1.2416 1.2034 1.2214
April 1.2577 1.2370 1.2496
May 1.2623 1.2473 1.2562
June 1.2661 1.2529 1.2603
July 1.2529 1.2343 1.2440
August 1.2588 1.2409 1.2484
September 1.2757 1.2357 1.2585
October 1.2466 1.2191 1.2300
November 1.2297 1.2057 1.2171
December 1.2217 1.2131 1.2174