YEARLY HIGH
1.0032 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.7866 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8707 JPY

2016 JMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.7866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2167 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9835 to the December average rate of 0.9003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0032 was down 7.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0835, 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 5,016 JPY
2015 Average 5,183 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 3,933 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,083.29 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0020
0.7807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to JPY 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 0.9132, compared to 0.8283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0871 JPY (High: 0.8852 / Low: 0.7981). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 JPY (High: 0.8144 / Low: 0.7944).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0871
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9835) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0464 (-4.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9835
2015 Avg (January) 1.0299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0032 0.9713 0.9835
February 1.0000 0.9255 0.9455
March 0.9380 0.9164 0.9300
April 0.9183 0.8666 0.8989
May 0.8891 0.8663 0.8802
June 0.8814 0.8134 0.8411
July 0.8474 0.7946 0.8209
August 0.8113 0.7888 0.7992
September 0.8175 0.7866 0.8008
October 0.8144 0.7944 0.8083
November 0.8852 0.7981 0.8401
December 0.9159 0.8800 0.9003