YEARLY HIGH
9.6883 JMD
YEARLY LOW
7.1519 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5444 JMD

2016 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 9.6883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 7.1519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5364 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4044 to the December average rate of 9.2949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.6883 was down 4.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.1864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,442 JMD
2015 Average 45,962 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 35,760 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,681.78 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.4840
7.2153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 7.9565, compared to 9.1324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.7551 JMD (High: 8.6471 / Low: 7.8920). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3522 JMD (High: 9.5025 / Low: 9.1503).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7551
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3522

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2641 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 9.2434) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.4368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8066 (+9.56%).

2016 Avg (November) 9.2434
2015 Avg (November) 8.4368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7746 7.1519 7.4044
February 7.9684 7.4982 7.6752
March 8.2020 7.7050 7.9105
April 8.6441 7.9944 8.3505
May 8.6471 7.8920 8.0864
June 8.7201 7.9674 8.3119
July 9.1077 8.5774 8.7911
August 9.4957 8.7488 9.2128
September 9.4372 8.7428 9.0503
October 9.5311 8.9606 9.2019
November 9.6883 8.9392 9.2434
December 9.5025 9.1503 9.2949