YEARLY HIGH
18.7134 JMD
YEARLY LOW
17.3628 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1325 JMD

2016 BOB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 18.7134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 17.3628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3505 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4379 to the December average rate of 18.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.7134 was up 7.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.4671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93,567 JMD
2015 Average 84,567 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 86,814 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,752.74 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.7962
17.3144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 17.7757, compared to 18.4893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.3750 JMD (High: 18.1162 / Low: 17.7412). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0965 JMD (High: 18.7134 / Low: 18.6168).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3750
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 18.6727) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.2844), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3883 (+8.03%).

2016 Avg (November) 18.6727
2015 Avg (November) 17.2844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5477 17.3628 17.4379
February 17.6609 17.4983 17.5846
March 17.8320 17.6744 17.7708
April 17.8579 17.6464 17.7362
May 18.1162 17.7412 17.9327
June 18.3692 18.0895 18.1918
July 18.4154 18.2660 18.3483
August 18.3837 18.2774 18.3237
September 18.4788 18.3620 18.4171
October 18.6981 18.4645 18.5502
November 18.7134 18.6168 18.6727
December 18.6776 18.5450 18.6237