YEARLY HIGH
38.6025 JMD
YEARLY LOW
34.3179 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0855 JMD

2016 PEN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 38.6025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 34.3179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2846 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.0613 to the December average rate of 37.9505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.6025 was up 0.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.4752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,013 JMD
2015 Average 183,567 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 171,590 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,422.96 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.6528
34.2112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 36.1976, compared to 37.9734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.9734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.1278 JMD (High: 36.5837 / Low: 34.4559). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3979 JMD (High: 35.2021 / Low: 34.8041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1278
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4800 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 38.2827) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.5146), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7680 (+4.84%).

2016 Avg (July) 38.2827
2015 Avg (July) 36.5146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2021 34.8041 35.0613
February 34.7973 34.3179 34.5813
March 36.5837 34.4559 35.7005
April 37.5425 35.9291 36.9373
May 37.4153 36.8733 37.1326
June 38.4046 36.9811 37.7724
July 38.6025 37.6151 38.2827
August 38.3850 37.5909 38.0414
September 38.1135 37.4040 37.7003
October 38.4249 37.5857 37.8929
November 38.3652 37.6942 37.9725
December 38.5637 37.6321 37.9505