YEARLY HIGH
0.1440 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1333 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1390 JMD

2016 KPW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1338 to the December average rate of 0.1432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1440 was up 7.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 720 JMD
2015 Average 649 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 666 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.67 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1445
0.1329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1360, compared to 0.1420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0025 JMD (High: 0.1387 / Low: 0.1362). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JMD (High: 0.1352 / Low: 0.1348).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1432) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+7.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1432
2015 Avg (December) 0.1330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1350 0.1333 0.1338
February 0.1352 0.1341 0.1347
March 0.1352 0.1348 0.1350
April 0.1367 0.1350 0.1355
May 0.1387 0.1362 0.1374
June 0.1405 0.1385 0.1392
July 0.1410 0.1401 0.1405
August 0.1416 0.1403 0.1409
September 0.1419 0.1412 0.1415
October 0.1435 0.1415 0.1425
November 0.1440 0.1430 0.1435
December 0.1440 0.1428 0.1432