YEARLY HIGH
0.2738 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2574 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2660 JMD

2017 AMD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AMD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.2738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2654 to the December average rate of 0.2588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2738 was up 0.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,369 JMD
2016 Average 1,302 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,287 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.29 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2726
0.2576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2666, compared to 0.2653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0096 JMD (High: 0.2724 / Low: 0.2628). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 JMD (High: 0.2673 / Low: 0.2651).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2714) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.99%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2714
2016 Avg (September) 0.2687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2675 0.2637 0.2654
February 0.2662 0.2632 0.2646
March 0.2667 0.2633 0.2657
April 0.2673 0.2651 0.2662
May 0.2705 0.2658 0.2678
June 0.2716 0.2686 0.2698
July 0.2701 0.2668 0.2678
August 0.2695 0.2659 0.2672
September 0.2738 0.2672 0.2714
October 0.2724 0.2628 0.2665
November 0.2639 0.2584 0.2604
December 0.2600 0.2574 0.2588