YEARLY HIGH
7.5020 KPW
YEARLY LOW
6.9430 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1992 KPW

2016 JMD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 7.5020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 6.9430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5590 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4718 to the December average rate of 6.9819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.5020 was down 4.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.8769, 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 37,510 KPW
2015 Average 38,539 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 34,715 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,795.24 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.5221
6.9179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KPW 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 7.3571, compared to 7.0413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1329 KPW (High: 7.3425 / Low: 7.2096). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 KPW (High: 7.4195 / Low: 7.3951).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.4718) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.8288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3570 (-4.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.4718
2015 Avg (January) 7.8288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5020 7.4067 7.4718
February 7.4591 7.3984 7.4250
March 7.4195 7.3951 7.4066
April 7.4052 7.3175 7.3789
May 7.3425 7.2096 7.2770
June 7.2210 7.1190 7.1830
July 7.1360 7.0936 7.1157
August 7.1283 7.0646 7.0998
September 7.0847 7.0470 7.0651
October 7.0674 6.9691 7.0171
November 6.9928 6.9459 6.9683
December 7.0040 6.9430 6.9819