2016 BAM to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 73.5114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 66.2152.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2961 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.9276 to the December average rate of 69.4223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 73.5114 was up 3.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 70.8203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BAM to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 69.8543, compared to 71.6863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8320 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.8660 JMD (High: 73.5114 / Low: 69.6453). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8798 JMD (High: 73.2723 / Low: 72.3925).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8183 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 71.2406) against the same month in 2015 (average: 65.4894), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7512 (+8.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.4584 | 66.2152 | 66.9276 |
| February | 69.9435 | 67.2955 | 68.8301 |
| March | 70.6688 | 67.4304 | 69.1810 |
| April | 71.9191 | 70.1858 | 70.7117 |
| May | 72.2615 | 70.8907 | 71.4455 |
| June | 73.1588 | 70.7366 | 72.0296 |
| July | 72.2781 | 70.9662 | 71.5558 |
| August | 73.4267 | 71.7357 | 72.5829 |
| September | 73.2723 | 72.3925 | 72.9682 |
| October | 73.2683 | 71.4238 | 72.3479 |
| November | 73.5114 | 69.6453 | 71.2406 |
| December | 70.6805 | 68.3388 | 69.4223 |