YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 BAM

2016 JMD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0151 was down 6.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0161, 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 76 BAM
2015 Average 75 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 68 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.49 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0151
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BAM 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 0.0143, compared to 0.0140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 BAM (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0136).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0149) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0149
2015 Avg (January) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
February 0.0149 0.0143 0.0145
March 0.0148 0.0142 0.0145
April 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
May 0.0141 0.0138 0.0140
June 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
July 0.0141 0.0138 0.0140
August 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
September 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
October 0.0140 0.0136 0.0138
November 0.0144 0.0136 0.0140
December 0.0146 0.0141 0.0144