YEARLY HIGH
48.0026 JMD
YEARLY LOW
44.4203 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.3111 JMD

2016 XCD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 48.0026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 44.4203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5823 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5963 to the December average rate of 47.7159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 48.0026 was up 7.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 44.4813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,013 JMD
2015 Average 216,190 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 222,101 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,911.54 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.1634
44.2720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 45.2832, compared to 47.3390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.2832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.3390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.8359 JMD (High: 46.1783 / Low: 45.3424). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1436 JMD (High: 45.0533 / Low: 44.9097).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8359
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1232 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 47.8391) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.1969), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6422 (+8.24%).

2016 Avg (November) 47.8391
2015 Avg (November) 44.1969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.9915 44.4203 44.5963
February 45.0422 44.6668 44.8772
March 45.0533 44.9097 44.9858
April 45.4977 44.9677 45.1283
May 46.1783 45.3424 45.7569
June 46.7756 46.1057 46.3548
July 46.9379 46.6837 46.8130
August 47.2053 46.7836 46.9642
September 47.3231 47.0322 47.1964
October 47.8472 47.1771 47.5054
November 48.0026 47.6903 47.8391
December 47.9698 47.5515 47.7159