2016 SCR to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SCR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SCR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 9.9511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 8.4521.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4989 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2115 to the December average rate of 9.6285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.9511 was up 1.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.8481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SCR 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 9.2252, compared to 9.6328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4076 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.0180 JMD (High: 9.4701 / Low: 8.4521). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1687 JMD (High: 9.6985 / Low: 9.5298).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1554 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 9.6134) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7592 (+8.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3850 | 8.8616 | 9.2115 |
| February | 9.4701 | 8.4521 | 9.0562 |
| March | 9.3796 | 8.9619 | 9.1446 |
| April | 9.5674 | 8.6368 | 9.0814 |
| May | 9.5644 | 8.9101 | 9.2843 |
| June | 9.9462 | 9.3586 | 9.5732 |
| July | 9.9511 | 9.3850 | 9.6134 |
| August | 9.7099 | 9.3939 | 9.5780 |
| September | 9.6985 | 9.5298 | 9.6138 |
| October | 9.8094 | 9.5575 | 9.6828 |
| November | 9.8436 | 9.5648 | 9.6803 |
| December | 9.7836 | 9.4934 | 9.6285 |