YEARLY HIGH
83.9980 JMD
YEARLY LOW
71.6543 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.1082 JMD

2016 AZN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 83.9980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 71.6543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3436 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.0509 to the December average rate of 72.7465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 83.9980 was down 43.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 148.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 419,990 JMD
2015 Average 579,527 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 358,272 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,718.25 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

83.3980
71.7782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 78.8802, compared to 77.3361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.8802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.3361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.5614 JMD (High: 78.6365 / Low: 73.0750). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7890 JMD (High: 78.4199 / Low: 76.6309).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5614
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.5586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 82.4297) against the same month in 2015 (average: 110.0874), the exchange rate shifted by -27.6577 (-25.12%).

2016 Avg (May) 82.4297
2015 Avg (May) 110.0874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.9381 74.3851 76.0509
February 77.7601 74.8076 76.6706
March 78.6365 73.0750 75.2821
April 81.7409 79.5142 80.4210
May 83.9980 81.1451 82.4297
June 83.7545 81.2243 82.4268
July 81.8819 79.0109 80.7412
August 79.3871 76.8453 78.0395
September 78.4199 76.6309 77.4935
October 80.1727 77.8293 79.2774
November 78.1468 73.9240 75.7188
December 73.9537 71.6543 72.7465