2017 TOP to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 TOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the TOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 59.2285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 54.3026.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9259 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.9714 to the December average rate of 54.6881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 59.2285 was down 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.3938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
TOP to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 56.4003, compared to 56.9141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5138 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.9133 JMD (High: 58.9134 / Low: 56.0001). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5684 JMD (High: 56.4506 / Low: 55.8822).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 1.6254 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 58.6985) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.6401), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0584 (+3.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.6533 | 55.2684 | 55.9714 |
| February | 57.5132 | 55.9483 | 56.9831 |
| March | 57.4203 | 55.4330 | 56.2903 |
| April | 56.4506 | 55.8822 | 56.2182 |
| May | 56.7490 | 54.8533 | 55.8821 |
| June | 57.6094 | 56.4494 | 57.0565 |
| July | 58.0246 | 56.0110 | 57.2993 |
| August | 58.7149 | 56.6802 | 57.9604 |
| September | 59.2285 | 58.0370 | 58.6985 |
| October | 58.9134 | 56.0001 | 57.2318 |
| November | 56.4063 | 54.6144 | 55.6064 |
| December | 54.9482 | 54.3026 | 54.6881 |