YEARLY HIGH
0.2937 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2630 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2821 JMD

2016 KMF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.2937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2667 to the December average rate of 0.2760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2937 was up 4.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,469 JMD
2015 Average 1,317 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,315 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.70 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2922
0.2644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to JMD 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 0.2783, compared to 0.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0156 JMD (High: 0.2928 / Low: 0.2772). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 JMD (High: 0.2910 / Low: 0.2866).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.2891) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+11.33%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.2891
2015 Avg (July) 0.2597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2719 0.2630 0.2667
February 0.2780 0.2677 0.2734
March 0.2784 0.2681 0.2747
April 0.2844 0.2788 0.2810
May 0.2866 0.2816 0.2853
June 0.2928 0.2847 0.2890
July 0.2937 0.2825 0.2891
August 0.2899 0.2835 0.2857
September 0.2910 0.2866 0.2899
October 0.2921 0.2859 0.2894
November 0.2928 0.2772 0.2845
December 0.2797 0.2712 0.2760