2016 GMD to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GMD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GMD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 4.5358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 4.1207.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4151 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4979 to the December average rate of 4.1687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5358 was down 1.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.5922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GMD to DJF 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 4.3104, compared to 4.1628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1475 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3954 DJF (High: 4.5343 / Low: 4.1389). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 DJF (High: 4.1736 / Low: 4.1424).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2146 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.5013) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.1305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3708 (+8.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5286 | 4.4795 | 4.4979 |
| February | 4.5358 | 4.4836 | 4.5013 |
| March | 4.5343 | 4.1389 | 4.3796 |
| April | 4.1887 | 4.1496 | 4.1650 |
| May | 4.1736 | 4.1424 | 4.1541 |
| June | 4.1992 | 4.1406 | 4.1644 |
| July | 4.1737 | 4.1343 | 4.1541 |
| August | 4.1780 | 4.1283 | 4.1581 |
| September | 4.1798 | 4.1457 | 4.1640 |
| October | 4.1863 | 4.1445 | 4.1637 |
| November | 4.2001 | 4.1474 | 4.1684 |
| December | 4.1983 | 4.1207 | 4.1687 |