YEARLY HIGH
9.2812 CDF
YEARLY LOW
7.0785 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7342 CDF

2016 JMD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 9.2812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 7.0785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2027 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6944 to the December average rate of 9.0369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.2812 was up 14.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.1264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,406 CDF
2015 Average 39,663 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 35,393 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,013.39 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.1908
7.3439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to CDF 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 7.5983, compared to 7.8701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.8023 CDF (High: 8.8808 / Low: 7.0785). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 CDF (High: 7.6537 / Low: 7.6031).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8023
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 9.0369) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.7393), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2977 (+16.77%).

2016 Avg (December) 9.0369
2015 Avg (December) 7.7393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7271 7.6395 7.6944
February 7.6925 7.6213 7.6584
March 7.6537 7.6031 7.6284
April 7.6447 7.5500 7.6088
May 7.5798 7.4296 7.5023
June 7.6645 7.2737 7.4978
July 7.7438 7.4433 7.5243
August 7.7492 7.6714 7.7051
September 7.7036 7.5983 7.6640
October 7.6964 7.4268 7.5732
November 8.8808 7.0785 7.7173
December 9.2812 8.8001 9.0369