YEARLY HIGH
0.2190 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1969 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2108 JMD

2016 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 0.2190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1993 to the December average rate of 0.2070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2190 was up 3.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,095 JMD
2015 Average 987 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 985 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.04 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2191
0.1975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2080, compared to 0.2135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0113 JMD (High: 0.2190 / Low: 0.2076). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 JMD (High: 0.2185 / Low: 0.2154).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+8.87%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2124
2015 Avg (November) 0.1951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2008 0.1969 0.1993
February 0.2086 0.2007 0.2050
March 0.2104 0.2010 0.2061
April 0.2142 0.2089 0.2106
May 0.2154 0.2114 0.2129
June 0.2175 0.2103 0.2142
July 0.2148 0.2112 0.2130
August 0.2189 0.2135 0.2161
September 0.2185 0.2154 0.2173
October 0.2182 0.2129 0.2154
November 0.2190 0.2076 0.2124
December 0.2107 0.2039 0.2070