YEARLY HIGH
42.1279 JMD
YEARLY LOW
38.4481 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.5380 JMD

2016 LTL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 42.1279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 38.4481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6798 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.7271 to the December average rate of 39.3405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 42.1279 was up 5.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.0989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,640 JMD
2015 Average 193,212 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 192,241 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,399.19 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.1978
38.4116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 40.0423, compared to 41.0337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.0337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.4691 JMD (High: 41.9845 / Low: 39.5154). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3978 JMD (High: 41.0266 / Low: 40.6288).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4691
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4441 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 41.6773) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.1624), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5149 (+6.42%).

2016 Avg (October) 41.6773
2015 Avg (October) 39.1624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.1641 38.4481 38.7271
February 39.9905 38.8709 39.5128
March 40.2288 38.9856 39.6566
April 40.7937 40.2024 40.3321
May 41.0266 40.6288 40.8433
June 41.5850 40.6120 41.1818
July 41.2246 40.8221 41.0083
August 41.9332 41.0897 41.5090
September 42.1210 41.6385 41.8823
October 42.1279 41.2874 41.6773
November 41.9845 39.5154 40.7845
December 40.0465 38.7441 39.3405