YEARLY HIGH
1.2628 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1526 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2004 JMD

2017 VUV to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 1.2628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.1526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1102 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1830 to the December average rate of 1.1699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2628 was up 1.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,314 JMD
2016 Average 5,752 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,763 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 551.07 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2536
1.1623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 1.1921, compared to 1.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0596 JMD (High: 1.2507 / Low: 1.1911). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 JMD (High: 1.2077 / Low: 1.1934).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0596
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2459) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+3.91%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2459
2016 Avg (September) 1.1990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2025 1.1526 1.1830
February 1.2077 1.1934 1.2007
March 1.2044 1.1698 1.1911
April 1.1956 1.1753 1.1866
May 1.2052 1.1568 1.1839
June 1.2199 1.1990 1.2070
July 1.2369 1.1817 1.2130
August 1.2374 1.2120 1.2240
September 1.2628 1.2222 1.2459
October 1.2507 1.1911 1.2133
November 1.2018 1.1695 1.1858
December 1.1798 1.1583 1.1699