YEARLY HIGH
59.2285 JMD
YEARLY LOW
54.3026 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.6572 JMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296,142 JMD
2016 Average 277,816 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 271,513 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,629.52 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

59.0995
54.2871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.4003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.9141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9133
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5684

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (September) 58.6985
2016 Avg (September) 56.6401

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