YEARLY HIGH
40.3726 JMD
YEARLY LOW
37.2956 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3588 JMD

2017 PEN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 40.3726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 37.2956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0770 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.5915 to the December average rate of 38.5626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.3726 was up 4.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.6025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201,863 JMD
2016 Average 185,468 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 186,478 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,385.08 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.1546
38.4178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 39.4299, compared to 39.2877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.2877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.9179 JMD (High: 39.2134 / Low: 37.2956). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3777 JMD (High: 39.9229 / Low: 39.5452).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9179
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6238 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 40.0099) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.7003), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3096 (+6.13%).

2017 Avg (September) 40.0099
2016 Avg (September) 37.7003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.3053 37.6876 38.5915
February 39.7466 38.9714 39.5126
March 39.9451 38.9533 39.4452
April 40.0059 39.5502 39.7251
May 39.9891 39.3389 39.5534
June 39.9229 39.5452 39.7519
July 39.9030 39.0100 39.4616
August 39.7318 39.1523 39.4072
September 40.3726 39.4702 40.0099
October 39.9043 39.0641 39.3861
November 39.2134 37.2956 38.8986
December 38.8735 38.0340 38.5626