YEARLY HIGH
0.0514 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0474 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0493 SDG

2016 JMD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.0474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0508 to the December average rate of 0.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0514 was down 2.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0528, 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 257 SDG
2015 Average 257 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 237 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.71 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0511
0.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SDG 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 0.0498, compared to 0.0487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0027 SDG (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0474). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0482 / Low: 0.0480).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0508) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0508
2015 Avg (January) 0.0510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0514 0.0504 0.0508
February 0.0504 0.0502 0.0503
March 0.0503 0.0501 0.0502
April 0.0502 0.0495 0.0500
May 0.0497 0.0488 0.0492
June 0.0488 0.0481 0.0486
July 0.0482 0.0480 0.0481
August 0.0481 0.0478 0.0480
September 0.0480 0.0476 0.0478
October 0.0502 0.0474 0.0483
November 0.0504 0.0493 0.0500
December 0.0506 0.0502 0.0504