YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0154 JMD

2016 LAK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0160 was up 6.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 JMD
2015 Average 72 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 74 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.63 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0159
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 JMD (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JMD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0157).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0158) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+7.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0158
2015 Avg (December) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0147 0.0148
February 0.0150 0.0148 0.0149
March 0.0150 0.0149 0.0150
April 0.0152 0.0150 0.0150
May 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
June 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
July 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156
August 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
September 0.0158 0.0157 0.0157
October 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
November 0.0159 0.0158 0.0158
December 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158