YEARLY HIGH
0.7474 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6902 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7139 LRD

2016 JMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.7474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0572 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7104 to the December average rate of 0.7133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7474 was down 6.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8007, 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 3,737 LRD
2015 Average 3,679 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,451 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.22 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7353
0.6933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LRD 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 0.7133, compared to 0.7146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0481 LRD (High: 0.7431 / Low: 0.6950). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LRD (High: 0.6980 / Low: 0.6956).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.7242) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-2.34%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.7242
2015 Avg (August) 0.7415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7417 0.6981 0.7104
February 0.7010 0.6902 0.6973
March 0.6980 0.6956 0.6968
April 0.7431 0.6950 0.7212
May 0.7384 0.7251 0.7318
June 0.7263 0.7138 0.7222
July 0.7171 0.7114 0.7140
August 0.7474 0.7118 0.7242
September 0.7229 0.7145 0.7182
October 0.7214 0.6989 0.7131
November 0.7116 0.6992 0.7049
December 0.7267 0.7026 0.7133