YEARLY HIGH
130.9910 JMD
YEARLY LOW
124.3950 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.3167 JMD

2017 IMP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 130.9910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 124.3950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5960 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.8166 to the December average rate of 125.1209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 130.9910 was up 1.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 129.6408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 654,955 JMD
2016 Average 625,509 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 621,975 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,980.01 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

130.3486
124.6457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 129.1013, compared to 127.5320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.1013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.5320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 4.2981 JMD (High: 130.9910 / Low: 126.6929). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1456 JMD (High: 130.4491 / Low: 129.3035).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2981
June Spread (Stable) ±1.1456

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 1.8256 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 128.0796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 128.2639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1842 (-0.14%).

2017 Avg (October) 128.0796
2016 Avg (October) 128.2639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.4744 128.0111 128.8166
February 129.4089 127.9822 128.7485
March 129.5554 127.3750 128.7025
April 129.7393 128.4154 129.1108
May 130.5682 128.6383 129.4279
June 130.4491 129.3035 129.8014
July 129.7550 126.3728 128.1385
August 128.8000 126.8357 127.7258
September 130.9066 127.7454 129.8734
October 130.9910 126.6929 128.0796
November 127.3230 125.1029 126.2541
December 125.8717 124.3950 125.1209