YEARLY HIGH
179.0033 JMD
YEARLY LOW
165.7428 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.8623 JMD

2016 XDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 179.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 165.7428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2605 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.4687 to the December average rate of 173.5878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 179.0033 was up 5.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 168.9213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 895,016 JMD
2015 Average 817,109 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 828,714 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,302.58 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

179.4024
165.2929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 171.3016, compared to 176.4231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.3016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.4231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.9647 JMD (High: 179.0033 / Low: 174.0386). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4772 JMD (High: 178.8524 / Low: 177.3752).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.9647
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4772

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 2.8667 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 176.4545) against the same month in 2015 (average: 164.9246), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5299 (+6.99%).

2016 Avg (November) 176.4545
2015 Avg (November) 164.9246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 167.4992 165.7428 166.4687
February 170.4322 166.9481 169.0363
March 171.3180 167.6159 169.6449
April 174.4907 170.9888 171.8284
May 175.5273 173.3349 174.4347
June 178.8685 174.3422 176.3963
July 177.0609 174.9093 175.9657
August 178.9486 176.1188 177.1988
September 178.8524 177.3752 178.2266
October 178.1249 176.2887 177.1052
November 179.0033 174.0386 176.4545
December 175.8306 172.0449 173.5878