YEARLY HIGH
0.0223 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 WST

2016 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0215 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0223 was down 1.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0227, 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 112 WST
2015 Average 108 WST
Yearly Trough Low 97 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.97 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0217
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to WST 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 0.0209, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 WST (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0196).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0215) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0215
2015 Avg (January) 0.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0223 0.0211 0.0215
February 0.0218 0.0211 0.0213
March 0.0212 0.0206 0.0209
April 0.0210 0.0204 0.0206
May 0.0212 0.0204 0.0206
June 0.0206 0.0200 0.0202
July 0.0204 0.0198 0.0201
August 0.0202 0.0199 0.0200
September 0.0200 0.0197 0.0198
October 0.0199 0.0196 0.0197
November 0.0198 0.0193 0.0196
December 0.0200 0.0195 0.0197