YEARLY HIGH
0.7288 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6750 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7040 JMD

2016 DJF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.7288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.6750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0538 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6780 to the December average rate of 0.7223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7288 was up 7.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,644 JMD
2015 Average 3,288 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,375 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 269.12 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7303
0.6732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.6887, compared to 0.7193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0124 JMD (High: 0.7288 / Low: 0.7164). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 JMD (High: 0.6852 / Low: 0.6825).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.7220) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+7.57%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.7220
2015 Avg (October) 0.6712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6844 0.6750 0.6780
February 0.6849 0.6791 0.6823
March 0.6852 0.6825 0.6839
April 0.6919 0.6841 0.6865
May 0.7021 0.6902 0.6964
June 0.7124 0.7007 0.7050
July 0.7164 0.7114 0.7133
August 0.7188 0.7124 0.7147
September 0.7197 0.7160 0.7180
October 0.7288 0.7164 0.7220
November 0.7282 0.7222 0.7255
December 0.7262 0.7181 0.7223