YEARLY HIGH
5.0495 JMD
YEARLY LOW
4.4248 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8268 JMD

2017 UAH to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 5.0495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.4248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6247 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7285 to the December average rate of 4.5433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.0495 was down 2.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,248 JMD
2016 Average 24,499 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 22,124 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,123.43 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.0344
4.4987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 4.8242, compared to 4.8293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2353 JMD (High: 4.8860 / Low: 4.6507). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0537 JMD (High: 4.7960 / Low: 4.7423).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2353
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1885 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.9898) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0534 (-1.06%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.9898
2016 Avg (August) 5.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8860 4.6507 4.7285
February 4.7837 4.6996 4.7536
March 4.7960 4.7423 4.7727
April 4.8686 4.7449 4.8081
May 4.9508 4.8679 4.9032
June 5.0134 4.9565 4.9793
July 4.9888 4.9180 4.9448
August 5.0495 4.9290 4.9898
September 5.0039 4.8979 4.9606
October 4.8966 4.7322 4.8054
November 4.7992 4.6345 4.7318
December 4.6569 4.4248 4.5433