YEARLY HIGH
186.2986 JMD
YEARLY LOW
171.7376 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.9247 JMD

2017 XDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 186.2986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 171.7376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5610 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.0778 to the December average rate of 177.1249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 186.2986 was up 4.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 179.0033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 931,493 JMD
2016 Average 869,342 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 858,688 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,804.78 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

185.5805
173.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 176.0185, compared to 179.8310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.8310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 6.8833 JMD (High: 185.1290 / Low: 178.2457). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8906 JMD (High: 180.6431 / Low: 178.7525).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.8833
June Spread (Stable) ±1.8906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0233 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 184.5348) against the same month in 2016 (average: 178.2266), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3082 (+3.54%).

2017 Avg (September) 184.5348
2016 Avg (September) 178.2266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.9117 171.7376 174.0778
February 175.8896 173.2214 174.4880
March 176.7277 171.8672 174.3245
April 177.8756 174.3260 175.7313
May 180.6447 175.8747 177.9739
June 180.6431 178.7525 179.5154
July 180.2005 176.2822 178.7875
August 183.1463 178.3698 180.2427
September 186.2986 181.1398 184.5348
October 185.1290 178.2457 180.5115
November 179.6684 176.3794 177.7844
December 178.1433 176.1143 177.1249