2017 QAR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.8551 JMD

YEARLY LOW

32.1192 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.9058 JMD

2017 QAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 35.8551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 32.1192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7359 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3784 to the December average rate of 34.1090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 35.8551 was up 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 35.5970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,276 JMD

2016 Average 171,785 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 160,596 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,679.44 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

35.7833

32.9414

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 35.3995, compared to 34.4122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.4122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.5116 JMD (High: 34.6308 / Low: 32.1192). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3633 JMD (High: 35.6302 / Low: 35.2669).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5116

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0768 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 35.5465) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.9717), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5748 (+4.64%).

2017 Avg (May) 35.5465

2016 Avg (May) 33.9717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.5574	35.1573	35.3784
February	35.5393	35.1498	35.3592
March	35.5790	34.9798	35.3455
April	35.6302	35.2669	35.4601
May	35.8551	35.3281	35.5465
June	35.8249	34.1804	35.3071
July	35.6372	34.5076	34.9441
August	35.1917	34.5440	34.9080
September	35.7971	34.5972	35.0789
October	35.7611	33.4208	34.2551
November	34.6308	32.1192	33.1783
December	34.5800	33.7890	34.1090