2016 JMD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 JMD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the JMD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 67.9728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 62.3516.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6212 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.6191 to the December average rate of 63.2939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 67.9728 was down 4.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 71.0348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
JMD to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 66.3883, compared to 63.5190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8693 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.4752 LAK (High: 66.4580 / Low: 64.9829). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4013 LAK (High: 63.8054 / Low: 63.4041).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9494 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 67.6191) against the same month in 2015 (average: 70.5834), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9643 (-4.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.9728 | 66.9934 | 67.6191 |
| February | 67.6369 | 66.6856 | 67.0204 |
| March | 67.3142 | 66.4666 | 66.8902 |
| April | 66.7549 | 65.9487 | 66.4879 |
| May | 66.4580 | 64.9829 | 65.6308 |
| June | 65.1213 | 64.0560 | 64.6814 |
| July | 64.2315 | 63.6779 | 63.9420 |
| August | 64.0014 | 63.5695 | 63.8275 |
| September | 63.8054 | 63.4041 | 63.5510 |
| October | 63.6193 | 62.9031 | 63.3111 |
| November | 63.4629 | 62.9139 | 63.1887 |
| December | 63.7257 | 62.3516 | 63.2939 |