YEARLY HIGH
12.6061 LBP
YEARLY LOW
11.6410 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0739 LBP

2016 JMD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 12.6061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 11.6410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9651 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5389 to the December average rate of 11.7058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.6061 was down 4.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.2412, 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 63,030 LBP
2015 Average 64,576 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 58,205 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,825.36 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.6232
11.6105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LBP 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 12.3380, compared to 11.8098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2137 LBP (High: 12.3200 / Low: 12.1064). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0572 LBP (High: 12.4452 / Low: 12.3881).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2137
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0572

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 0.1627 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 12.5389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.1502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6113 (-4.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 12.5389
2015 Avg (January) 13.1502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6061 12.4598 12.5389
February 12.5210 12.3992 12.4507
March 12.4452 12.3881 12.4146
April 12.4085 12.2740 12.3698
May 12.3200 12.1064 12.2071
June 12.1210 11.9405 12.0471
July 11.9693 11.8995 11.9370
August 11.9597 11.8551 11.9077
September 11.8861 11.8144 11.8480
October 11.8376 11.6666 11.7654
November 11.7276 11.6538 11.6949
December 11.7394 11.6410 11.7058