2016 LRD to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4489 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.3379 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4012 JMD

2016 LRD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.4489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.3379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1110 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4080 to the December average rate of 1.4020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4489 was up 1.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,244 JMD

2015 Average 6,801 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 6,690 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 554.83 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4421

1.3598

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.4027, compared to 1.3996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0931 JMD (High: 1.4389 / Low: 1.3457). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 JMD (High: 1.4375 / Low: 1.4327).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0931

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.4341) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0719 (+5.28%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.4341

2015 Avg (February) 1.3622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4325	1.3482	1.4080
February	1.4489	1.4265	1.4341
March	1.4375	1.4327	1.4352
April	1.4389	1.3457	1.3878
May	1.3791	1.3543	1.3666
June	1.4009	1.3769	1.3847
July	1.4057	1.3945	1.4006
August	1.4048	1.3379	1.3813
September	1.3997	1.3833	1.3925
October	1.4309	1.3862	1.4024
November	1.4302	1.4052	1.4186
December	1.4233	1.3760	1.4020