YEARLY HIGH
65.4955 JMD
YEARLY LOW
62.1975 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.1585 JMD

2017 BBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 65.4955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 62.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2980 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.3956 to the December average rate of 62.5605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 65.4955 was up 1.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 64.7800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327,478 JMD
2016 Average 312,717 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 310,988 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,490.01 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

65.1743
62.3228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 64.5509, compared to 63.7660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.5509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.7660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.1491 JMD (High: 65.4955 / Low: 63.3464). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5728 JMD (High: 65.2245 / Low: 64.6517).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1491
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5728

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 64.0398) against the same month in 2016 (average: 64.1319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0921 (-0.14%).

2017 Avg (October) 64.0398
2016 Avg (October) 64.1319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.6339 63.9735 64.3956
February 64.7044 63.9571 64.3888
March 64.7777 63.6875 64.3513
April 64.8696 64.2077 64.5554
May 65.2841 64.3191 64.7139
June 65.2245 64.6517 64.9007
July 64.8775 63.1864 64.0693
August 64.4000 63.4179 63.8629
September 65.4533 63.8727 64.9367
October 65.4955 63.3464 64.0398
November 63.6615 62.5515 63.1270
December 62.9358 62.1975 62.5605