YEARLY HIGH
10.4029 JMD
YEARLY LOW
8.7238 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6534 JMD

2017 ZAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 10.4029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 8.7238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6791 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4853 to the December average rate of 9.5735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.4029 was up 7.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.7160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 520,145 JMD
2016 Average 427,361 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 436,189 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,956.19 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.1780
8.8496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 9.7785, compared to 9.5283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 1.0380 JMD (High: 10.1608 / Low: 9.1228). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3996 JMD (High: 10.2738 / Low: 9.8742).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0380
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 9.9632) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.9130), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0502 (+25.91%).

2017 Avg (March) 9.9632
2016 Avg (March) 7.9130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7278 9.3219 9.4853
February 9.9948 9.5347 9.7729
March 10.4029 9.6265 9.9632
April 9.9017 9.2637 9.6150
May 10.1766 9.4276 9.7672
June 10.2738 9.8742 10.0673
July 9.8983 9.4476 9.7643
August 9.8986 9.4314 9.6473
September 10.0680 9.5610 9.8712
October 9.6579 8.9288 9.3530
November 9.2423 8.7238 8.9603
December 10.1608 9.1228 9.5735