YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 JMD

2017 STD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0056 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0064 was up 6.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 JMD
2016 Average 28 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 27 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.58 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0064
0.0055
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STD 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 JMD (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0057). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JMD (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0060).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0063) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+8.36%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0063
2016 Avg (September) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
February 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
March 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
April 0.0058 0.0056 0.0056
May 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
July 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
August 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
September 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
October 0.0063 0.0061 0.0061
November 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060