YEARLY HIGH
13.4689 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.4391 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9220 BIF

2016 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 13.4689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 12.4391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0298 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9643 to the December average rate of 12.9981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.4689 was down 4.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.1126, 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 67,345 BIF
2015 Average 67,078 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 62,196 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,149.12 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.1621
12.5575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BIF 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 12.8066, compared to 13.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.0298 BIF (High: 13.4689 / Low: 12.4391). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0996 BIF (High: 13.0090 / Low: 12.9094).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0298
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 12.8118) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.5224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7106 (-5.25%).

2016 Avg (June) 12.8118
2015 Avg (June) 13.5224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0644 12.8186 12.9643
February 12.9453 12.7932 12.8693
March 12.9420 12.7396 12.8475
April 12.8344 12.6486 12.7391
May 12.7878 12.4415 12.6079
June 13.4689 12.4391 12.8118
July 13.1608 13.0424 13.1062
August 13.1681 13.0415 13.1117
September 13.1243 13.0243 13.0650
October 13.0872 12.8834 12.9958
November 13.0090 12.9094 12.9472
December 13.0900 12.9064 12.9981