YEARLY HIGH
0.1183 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1005 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1062 SCR

2016 JMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.1005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1086 to the December average rate of 0.1039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1183 was down 4.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1238, 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 592 SCR
2015 Average 570 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 502 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.11 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1112
0.1026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SCR 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 0.1085, compared to 0.1038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0127 SCR (High: 0.1183 / Low: 0.1056). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SCR (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.1031).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1105) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-8.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1105
2015 Avg (February) 0.1214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1128 0.1066 0.1086
February 0.1183 0.1056 0.1105
March 0.1116 0.1066 0.1094
April 0.1158 0.1045 0.1102
May 0.1122 0.1046 0.1077
June 0.1069 0.1005 0.1045
July 0.1066 0.1005 0.1040
August 0.1065 0.1030 0.1044
September 0.1049 0.1031 0.1040
October 0.1046 0.1019 0.1033
November 0.1045 0.1016 0.1033
December 0.1053 0.1022 0.1039