YEARLY HIGH
188.9818 STD
YEARLY LOW
166.8577 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.0987 STD

2016 JMD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 188.9818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 166.8577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1241 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.1104 to the December average rate of 180.5871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 188.9818 was down 6.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 202.0436, 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 944,909 STD
2015 Average 945,273 STD
Yearly Trough Low 834,289 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,620.32 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

188.6621
170.0428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to STD 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 179.4673, compared to 174.7302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.4673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.7302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 10.0251 STD (High: 176.8828 / Low: 166.8577). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1385 STD (High: 173.0050 / Low: 170.8666).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.0251
September Spread (Stable) ±2.1385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.5201 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 187.1104) against the same month in 2015 (average: 183.0138), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0966 (+2.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 187.1104
2015 Avg (January) 183.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.9818 186.0015 187.1104
February 186.5114 180.1399 182.6522
March 185.7124 177.4833 181.3846
April 178.1962 173.4855 176.8645
May 176.3518 173.0724 174.9971
June 176.8828 166.8577 173.7945
July 176.4683 173.6215 174.9545
August 174.7677 170.1573 172.4665
September 173.0050 170.8666 171.5944
October 175.2349 169.5648 173.0171
November 179.8405 170.7206 175.7617
December 183.1850 177.9950 180.5871