YEARLY HIGH
1.3120 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1251 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2128 JMD

2017 XPF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.3120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 1.1251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1869 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1447 to the December average rate of 1.2417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3120 was up 8.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,560 JMD
2016 Average 5,802 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,626 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 934.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3119
1.1295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.1682, compared to 1.2573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1177 JMD (High: 1.2505 / Low: 1.1328). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 JMD (High: 1.2515 / Low: 1.2325).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1177
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2967) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0987 (+8.24%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2967
2016 Avg (September) 1.1979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1585 1.1263 1.1447
February 1.2505 1.1328 1.1484
March 1.1694 1.1251 1.1490
April 1.1820 1.1434 1.1552
May 1.2179 1.1743 1.1952
June 1.2353 1.2075 1.2166
July 1.2555 1.2197 1.2366
August 1.2911 1.2528 1.2652
September 1.3120 1.2761 1.2967
October 1.2963 1.2375 1.2613
November 1.2602 1.2283 1.2425
December 1.2515 1.2325 1.2417