YEARLY HIGH
0.1413 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1077 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1297 JMD

2016 CDF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.1413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.1077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1300 to the December average rate of 0.1107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1413 was up 8.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 706 JMD
2015 Average 630 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 539 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.64 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1357
0.1084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1316, compared to 0.1278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0287 JMD (High: 0.1413 / Low: 0.1126). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 JMD (High: 0.1315 / Low: 0.1307).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1306) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.46%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1306
2015 Avg (November) 0.1288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1309 0.1294 0.1300
February 0.1312 0.1300 0.1306
March 0.1315 0.1307 0.1311
April 0.1325 0.1308 0.1314
May 0.1346 0.1319 0.1333
June 0.1375 0.1305 0.1334
July 0.1343 0.1291 0.1329
August 0.1304 0.1290 0.1298
September 0.1316 0.1298 0.1305
October 0.1346 0.1299 0.1321
November 0.1413 0.1126 0.1306
December 0.1136 0.1077 0.1107