YEARLY HIGH
4.6319 JMD
YEARLY LOW
4.2598 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4803 JMD

2017 UYU to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 4.6319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 4.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3721 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5056 to the December average rate of 4.3303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6319 was up 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,159 JMD
2016 Average 20,823 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 21,299 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,860.44 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6364
4.2862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 4.5547, compared to 4.4059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.2067 JMD (High: 4.4731 / Low: 4.2664). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0549 JMD (High: 4.6319 / Low: 4.5770).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2067
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0549

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 4.6073) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6775 (+17.24%).

2017 Avg (May) 4.6073
2016 Avg (May) 3.9297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5891 4.3979 4.5056
February 4.5941 4.4946 4.5464
March 4.5869 4.5042 4.5522
April 4.6147 4.5011 4.5372
May 4.6319 4.5770 4.6073
June 4.6288 4.5531 4.5796
July 4.5673 4.4147 4.4785
August 4.5388 4.4220 4.4637
September 4.5293 4.4333 4.4883
October 4.4731 4.2664 4.3593
November 4.3640 4.2598 4.3154
December 4.3589 4.3000 4.3303