2017 YER to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5233 JMD

YEARLY LOW

0.4969 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5128 JMD

2017 YER to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.5233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5150 to the December average rate of 0.4999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5233 was down 7.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,617 JMD

2016 Average 2,609 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,485 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.92 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5207

0.4980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.5161, compared to 0.5095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5161

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0172 JMD (High: 0.5233 / Low: 0.5062). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 JMD (High: 0.5213 / Low: 0.5165).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.5116) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5129), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.25%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.5116

2016 Avg (October) 0.5129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5178	0.5117	0.5150
February	0.5175	0.5118	0.5148
March	0.5181	0.5104	0.5150
April	0.5184	0.5131	0.5159
May	0.5216	0.5139	0.5171
June	0.5213	0.5165	0.5186
July	0.5183	0.5048	0.5119
August	0.5146	0.5067	0.5104
September	0.5229	0.5100	0.5188
October	0.5233	0.5062	0.5116
November	0.5087	0.4998	0.5044
December	0.5029	0.4969	0.4999