YEARLY HIGH
34.0318 JMD
YEARLY LOW
29.6348 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.7149 JMD

2017 RON to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 34.0318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 29.6348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3969 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4098 to the December average rate of 31.9541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.0318 was up 5.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.2289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170,159 JMD
2016 Average 154,164 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 148,174 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,984.75 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.9914
29.9235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 30.8101, compared to 32.6198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.8101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.6445 JMD (High: 33.6805 / Low: 32.0360). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5270 JMD (High: 32.2458 / Low: 31.7188).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6445
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8577 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 33.6524) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.0992), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5532 (+4.84%).

2017 Avg (September) 33.6524
2016 Avg (September) 32.0992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.7994 29.6348 30.4098
February 30.7314 30.0568 30.3522
March 30.7530 29.7928 30.2625
April 31.1665 30.1901 30.5238
May 32.0313 30.8900 31.4345
June 32.3976 31.4676 31.8777
July 32.8358 31.9289 32.3493
August 33.5447 32.5943 32.9564
September 34.0318 33.1087 33.6524
October 33.6805 32.0360 32.7947
November 32.4105 31.6571 32.0116
December 32.2458 31.7188 31.9541