YEARLY HIGH
0.2326 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1929 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2110 JMD

2016 SOS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.2326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1946 to the December average rate of 0.2250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2326 was up 17.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,163 JMD
2015 Average 869 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 964 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.67 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2281
0.1916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.2015, compared to 0.2206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0104 JMD (High: 0.2326 / Low: 0.2222). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 JMD (High: 0.1993 / Low: 0.1976).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2249) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+16.51%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2249
2015 Avg (November) 0.1931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1971 0.1929 0.1946
February 0.1995 0.1963 0.1978
March 0.1993 0.1976 0.1985
April 0.2028 0.1977 0.2000
May 0.2108 0.2020 0.2048
June 0.2174 0.2081 0.2132
July 0.2207 0.2150 0.2172
August 0.2192 0.2165 0.2177
September 0.2190 0.2172 0.2183
October 0.2252 0.2171 0.2206
November 0.2326 0.2222 0.2249
December 0.2312 0.2212 0.2250