YEARLY HIGH
0.0344 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0280 BRL

2016 JMD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0336 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0344 was down 1.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0349, 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 172 BRL
2015 Average 143 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 121 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.00 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0344
0.0240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BRL 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 0.0303, compared to 0.0256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 BRL (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BRL (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0256).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0336) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+46.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0336
2015 Avg (January) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0344 0.0329 0.0336
February 0.0334 0.0322 0.0328
March 0.0325 0.0295 0.0304
April 0.0303 0.0280 0.0291
May 0.0290 0.0280 0.0286
June 0.0289 0.0255 0.0274
July 0.0265 0.0256 0.0259
August 0.0258 0.0248 0.0253
September 0.0262 0.0252 0.0255
October 0.0256 0.0242 0.0249
November 0.0267 0.0246 0.0260
December 0.0273 0.0252 0.0260