YEARLY HIGH
0.0319 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0225 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0266 JMD

2016 SLL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 0.0319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0290 to the December average rate of 0.0233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0319 was down 0.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160 JMD
2015 Average 141 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 113 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.03 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0322
0.0217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0077 JMD (High: 0.0319 / Low: 0.0242). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 JMD (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0229).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0303) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+11.28%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0303
2015 Avg (June) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0294 0.0286 0.0290
February 0.0298 0.0293 0.0296
March 0.0305 0.0298 0.0300
April 0.0312 0.0305 0.0307
May 0.0317 0.0311 0.0313
June 0.0319 0.0242 0.0303
July 0.0230 0.0227 0.0229
August 0.0231 0.0225 0.0228
September 0.0229 0.0225 0.0226
October 0.0230 0.0226 0.0228
November 0.0232 0.0229 0.0231
December 0.0235 0.0231 0.0233