YEARLY HIGH
3.8028 KMF
YEARLY LOW
3.4048 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5481 KMF

2016 JMD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.8028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 3.4048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3980 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7494 to the December average rate of 3.6229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.8028 was down 6.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0639, 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 19,014 KMF
2015 Average 18,994 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 17,024 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,990.17 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.7794
3.4197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KMF 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 3.5956, compared to 3.5006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1920 KMF (High: 3.6071 / Low: 3.4151). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0524 KMF (High: 3.4888 / Low: 3.4364).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1920
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0914 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.7494) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0693 (+1.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.7494
2015 Avg (January) 3.6801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8028 3.6781 3.7494
February 3.7350 3.5975 3.6580
March 3.7306 3.5919 3.6412
April 3.5864 3.5157 3.5586
May 3.5510 3.4888 3.5054
June 3.5124 3.4149 3.4607
July 3.5403 3.4048 3.4600
August 3.5272 3.4494 3.5001
September 3.4888 3.4364 3.4496
October 3.4972 3.4236 3.4550
November 3.6071 3.4151 3.5161
December 3.6874 3.5748 3.6229