YEARLY HIGH
0.6326 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.5291 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5599 KGS

2016 JMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.6326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.5291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1035 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6301 to the December average rate of 0.5373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6326 was down 1.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6397, 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 3,163 KGS
2015 Average 2,755 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,645 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.49 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6398
0.5224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KGS 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 0.5837, compared to 0.5361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0314 KGS (High: 0.6093 / Low: 0.5780). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 KGS (High: 0.5398 / Low: 0.5345).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6301) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1139 (+22.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6301
2015 Avg (January) 0.5162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6326 0.6245 0.6301
February 0.6270 0.6076 0.6174
March 0.6093 0.5780 0.5948
April 0.5783 0.5568 0.5657
May 0.5586 0.5462 0.5526
June 0.5486 0.5335 0.5417
July 0.5388 0.5296 0.5322
August 0.5441 0.5373 0.5412
September 0.5436 0.5327 0.5396
October 0.5349 0.5291 0.5323
November 0.5372 0.5314 0.5339
December 0.5398 0.5345 0.5373