YEARLY HIGH
0.0083 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 USD

2016 JMD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0083 was down 4.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0088, 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 42 USD
2015 Average 43 USD
Yearly Trough Low 39 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.11 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0084
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to USD 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0080). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0082).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0083) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-4.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0083
2015 Avg (January) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
February 0.0083 0.0082 0.0082
March 0.0082 0.0082 0.0082
April 0.0082 0.0081 0.0082
May 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
June 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
July 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079
August 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
September 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
October 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
November 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
December 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078