YEARLY HIGH
9.6774 JMD
YEARLY LOW
7.1610 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5456 JMD

2016 NAD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 9.6774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 7.1610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5164 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4068 to the December average rate of 9.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.6774 was down 5.00% 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 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,387 JMD
2015 Average 45,967 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 35,805 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,582.24 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.4837
7.2180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 7.9571, compared to 9.1341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.7895 JMD (High: 9.5024 / Low: 8.7128). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3526 JMD (High: 9.5036 / Low: 9.1510).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7895
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3526

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 0.2630 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 9.2390) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.4368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8022 (+9.51%).

2016 Avg (November) 9.2390
2015 Avg (November) 8.4368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7547 7.1610 7.4068
February 7.9597 7.5074 7.6763
March 8.2135 7.6927 7.9091
April 8.6429 7.9944 8.3498
May 8.6471 7.8920 8.0868
June 8.7201 7.9674 8.3137
July 9.0751 8.5674 8.7882
August 9.5024 8.7128 9.2172
September 9.4244 8.7007 9.0580
October 9.5166 8.9663 9.2072
November 9.6774 8.9295 9.2390
December 9.5036 9.1510 9.2948