YEARLY HIGH
0.3529 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3229 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3356 GMD

2016 JMD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.3529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.3229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3279 to the December average rate of 0.3321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3529 was down 6.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3791, 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 1,765 GMD
2015 Average 1,765 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,614 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.32 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3522
0.3232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to GMD 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 0.3373, compared to 0.3340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0301 GMD (High: 0.3529 / Low: 0.3229). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 GMD (High: 0.3386 / Low: 0.3359).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3342) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3737), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0395 (-10.57%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3342
2015 Avg (March) 0.3737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3295 0.3251 0.3279
February 0.3271 0.3230 0.3256
March 0.3529 0.3229 0.3342
April 0.3520 0.3466 0.3498
May 0.3493 0.3415 0.3457
June 0.3427 0.3376 0.3406
July 0.3386 0.3359 0.3375
August 0.3392 0.3335 0.3365
September 0.3361 0.3329 0.3345
October 0.3350 0.3298 0.3327
November 0.3339 0.3281 0.3307
December 0.3352 0.3293 0.3321