YEARLY HIGH
0.0859 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0793 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0829 JMD

2016 LBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0798 to the December average rate of 0.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0859 was up 7.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430 JMD
2015 Average 387 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 397 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.88 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0861
0.0792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0811, compared to 0.0847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 JMD (High: 0.0826 / Low: 0.0812). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 JMD (High: 0.0807 / Low: 0.0804).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0854) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+7.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0854
2015 Avg (December) 0.0794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0803 0.0793 0.0798
February 0.0807 0.0799 0.0803
March 0.0807 0.0804 0.0806
April 0.0815 0.0806 0.0808
May 0.0826 0.0812 0.0819
June 0.0837 0.0825 0.0830
July 0.0840 0.0835 0.0838
August 0.0844 0.0836 0.0840
September 0.0846 0.0841 0.0844
October 0.0857 0.0845 0.0850
November 0.0858 0.0853 0.0855
December 0.0859 0.0852 0.0854