YEARLY HIGH
1.9440 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7635 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8621 JMD

2016 BTN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.9440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 1.7635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1806 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7909 to the December average rate of 1.8993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9440 was up 3.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,720 JMD
2015 Average 9,109 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,817 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 902.89 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9371
1.7615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.8213, compared to 1.9029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0695 JMD (High: 1.9440 / Low: 1.8746). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 JMD (High: 1.8995 / Low: 1.8890).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0695
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.9115) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1047 (+5.79%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.9115
2015 Avg (November) 1.8068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8150 1.7720 1.7909
February 1.7883 1.7635 1.7762
March 1.8358 1.7835 1.8151
April 1.8530 1.8272 1.8350
May 1.8612 1.8410 1.8483
June 1.8749 1.8440 1.8625
July 1.8932 1.8730 1.8821
August 1.8995 1.8890 1.8940
September 1.9190 1.8977 1.9078
October 1.9325 1.9100 1.9225
November 1.9440 1.8746 1.9115
December 1.9133 1.8818 1.8993