YEARLY HIGH
0.9229 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.8292 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8625 XPF

2016 JMD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.9229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.8292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0938 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9117 to the December average rate of 0.8797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9229 was down 6.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9881, 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 4,615 XPF
2015 Average 4,611 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 4,146 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468.81 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9194
0.8271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to XPF 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 0.8746, compared to 0.8504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0436 XPF (High: 0.8744 / Low: 0.8308). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 XPF (High: 0.8402 / Low: 0.8308).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+2.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9117
2015 Avg (January) 0.8937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9229 0.9045 0.9117
February 0.9056 0.8726 0.8871
March 0.9061 0.8649 0.8828
April 0.8699 0.8497 0.8639
May 0.8626 0.8455 0.8545
June 0.8622 0.8346 0.8474
July 0.8584 0.8451 0.8515
August 0.8486 0.8292 0.8392
September 0.8402 0.8308 0.8348
October 0.8536 0.8319 0.8419
November 0.8744 0.8308 0.8553
December 0.8949 0.8622 0.8797