YEARLY HIGH
2.0582 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.7647 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9210 YER

2016 JMD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 2.0582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 1.7647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2935 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7849 to the December average rate of 1.9407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0582 was up 9.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8819, 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 10,291 YER
2015 Average 9,210 YER
Yearly Trough Low 8,823 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,467.42 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0446
1.7442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to YER 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 1.8856, compared to 1.9565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2935 YER (High: 2.0582 / Low: 1.7647). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 YER (High: 1.7724 / Low: 1.7664).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2935
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.9729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0984 (+5.25%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.9729
2015 Avg (April) 1.8745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7929 1.7686 1.7849
February 1.7820 1.7676 1.7738
March 1.7724 1.7664 1.7693
April 2.0582 1.7647 1.9729
May 2.0391 1.9963 2.0196
June 2.0070 1.9774 1.9932
July 1.9824 1.9708 1.9767
August 1.9793 1.9628 1.9723
September 1.9688 1.9583 1.9634
October 1.9642 1.9362 1.9497
November 1.9434 1.9305 1.9360
December 1.9474 1.9299 1.9407