YEARLY HIGH
0.6092 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2415 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4625 JMD

2017 SYP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.6092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3677 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6019 to the December average rate of 0.2430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6092 was up 0.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,046 JMD
2016 Average 2,884 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,208 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,838.36 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6418
0.2067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.6025, compared to 0.3226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3533 JMD (High: 0.5998 / Low: 0.2465). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 JMD (High: 0.2444 / Low: 0.2415).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3533
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2488 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.6038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+7.12%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.6038
2016 Avg (May) 0.5636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6066 0.5982 0.6019
February 0.6037 0.5971 0.6007
March 0.6044 0.5943 0.6005
April 0.6055 0.5991 0.6024
May 0.6092 0.5997 0.6038
June 0.6086 0.6033 0.6056
July 0.6053 0.5896 0.5976
August 0.5998 0.2465 0.3488
September 0.2542 0.2480 0.2522
October 0.2543 0.2460 0.2487
November 0.2472 0.2429 0.2452
December 0.2444 0.2415 0.2430