YEARLY HIGH
0.2387 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2045 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2209 JMD

2017 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.2387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2085 to the December average rate of 0.2259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2387 was up 9.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,193 JMD
2016 Average 1,054 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,023 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.70 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2386
0.2058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2130, compared to 0.2288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0107 JMD (High: 0.2358 / Low: 0.2251). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 JMD (High: 0.2277 / Low: 0.2242).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.2359) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+8.57%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.2359
2016 Avg (September) 0.2173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2107 0.2045 0.2085
February 0.2119 0.2069 0.2087
March 0.2133 0.2064 0.2096
April 0.2156 0.2084 0.2108
May 0.2227 0.2141 0.2181
June 0.2251 0.2205 0.2220
July 0.2284 0.2219 0.2252
August 0.2349 0.2279 0.2302
September 0.2387 0.2322 0.2359
October 0.2358 0.2251 0.2295
November 0.2293 0.2235 0.2260
December 0.2277 0.2242 0.2259