YEARLY HIGH
6.5348 JMD
YEARLY LOW
5.8316 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2914 JMD

2016 MDL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 6.5348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 5.8316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7032 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9271 to the December average rate of 6.4064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.5348 was down 10.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.3418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,674 JMD
2015 Average 31,195 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 29,158 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,515.79 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.5126
5.8739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 6.1515, compared to 6.4313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2573 JMD (High: 6.0889 / Low: 5.8316). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0439 JMD (High: 6.4502 / Low: 6.4064).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2573
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 6.4409) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.9779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4630 (+7.75%).

2016 Avg (November) 6.4409
2015 Avg (November) 5.9779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0889 5.8316 5.9271
February 6.0910 5.9589 6.0389
March 6.2249 6.0600 6.1484
April 6.2372 6.1886 6.2100
May 6.2752 6.2045 6.2461
June 6.3959 6.2694 6.3383
July 6.4233 6.3785 6.3975
August 6.4502 6.4064 6.4294
September 6.4784 6.4334 6.4545
October 6.4960 6.4197 6.4594
November 6.5348 6.3668 6.4409
December 6.4851 6.3537 6.4064