2016 PEN to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |