YEARLY HIGH
0.1303 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1078 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1180 ARS

2016 JMD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.1303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1126 to the December average rate of 0.1229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1303 was up 17.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 651 ARS
2015 Average 396 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 539 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.33 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1239
0.1116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ARS 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 0.1171, compared to 0.1189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0140 ARS (High: 0.1303 / Low: 0.1162). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ARS (High: 0.1182 / Low: 0.1156).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1220) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+62.40%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1220
2015 Avg (February) 0.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1154 0.1078 0.1126
February 0.1303 0.1162 0.1220
March 0.1297 0.1188 0.1227
April 0.1214 0.1151 0.1180
May 0.1163 0.1115 0.1142
June 0.1215 0.1097 0.1129
July 0.1192 0.1152 0.1178
August 0.1182 0.1156 0.1171
September 0.1203 0.1174 0.1185
October 0.1203 0.1173 0.1184
November 0.1224 0.1158 0.1187
December 0.1245 0.1202 0.1229