YEARLY HIGH
21.0873 JMD
YEARLY LOW
19.4687 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2953 JMD

2016 SDG to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 21.0873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 19.4687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6186 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.6908 to the December average rate of 19.8504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.0873 was up 4.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.1376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,436 JMD
2015 Average 97,125 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 97,343 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,093.17 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.0502
19.5672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 20.0668, compared to 20.5237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 1.1544 JMD (High: 21.0873 / Low: 19.9329). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0936 JMD (High: 19.9660 / Low: 19.8724).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1544
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7402 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 20.7259) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.5754), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1505 (+5.88%).

2016 Avg (October) 20.7259
2015 Avg (October) 19.5754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8329 19.4687 19.6908
February 19.9335 19.8243 19.8738
March 19.9660 19.8724 19.9352
April 20.2038 19.9301 19.9992
May 20.5046 20.1172 20.3072
June 20.7838 20.4796 20.5949
July 20.8482 20.7490 20.7990
August 20.9223 20.7890 20.8543
September 20.9983 20.8243 20.9267
October 21.0873 19.9329 20.7259
November 20.3003 19.8572 19.9857
December 19.9218 19.7529 19.8504