YEARLY HIGH
1.4171 BSD
YEARLY LOW
1.4086 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4114 BSD

2016 JOD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JOD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.4171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1.4086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4101 to the December average rate of 1.4119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4171 was up 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,085 BSD
2015 Average 7,055 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 7,043 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.61 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4121
1.4099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD to BSD 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 1.4112, compared to 1.4116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0085 BSD (High: 1.4171 / Low: 1.4086). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BSD (High: 1.4123 / Low: 1.4107).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4119) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4119
2015 Avg (December) 1.4102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4124 1.4086 1.4101
February 1.4143 1.4086 1.4113
March 1.4125 1.4101 1.4114
April 1.4118 1.4101 1.4113
May 1.4129 1.4092 1.4113
June 1.4130 1.4105 1.4118
July 1.4132 1.4089 1.4117
August 1.4123 1.4092 1.4115
September 1.4123 1.4101 1.4114
October 1.4128 1.4106 1.4118
November 1.4123 1.4107 1.4116
December 1.4171 1.4086 1.4119