YEARLY HIGH
41.3492 JMD
YEARLY LOW
29.0827 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.1329 JMD

2016 BRL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 41.3492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 29.0827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2665 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7996 to the December average rate of 38.4265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.3492 was down 7.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 44.9119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,033,731 JMD
2015 Average 888,908 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 727,068 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,663.46 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

41.1968
28.7635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 33.1934, compared to 39.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 4.6070 JMD (High: 39.1898 / Low: 34.5828). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1017 JMD (High: 31.0780 / Low: 29.9763).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6070
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6038 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 40.1607) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.7561), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4045 (+30.58%).

2016 Avg (October) 40.1607
2015 Avg (October) 30.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.3832 29.0827 29.7996
February 31.0780 29.9763 30.5348
March 33.8714 30.7770 32.9333
April 35.7140 33.0502 34.3483
May 35.7183 34.5336 34.9571
June 39.1898 34.5828 36.5871
July 39.1265 37.7828 38.6295
August 40.3250 38.7584 39.5117
September 39.7161 38.2143 39.1498
October 41.3492 39.0433 40.1607
November 40.5824 37.5132 38.5569
December 39.7205 36.5694 38.4265