YEARLY HIGH
1.2060 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0835 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1603 JMD

2016 XPF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 1.2060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.0835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1225 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0969 to the December average rate of 1.1369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2060 was up 3.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,030 JMD
2015 Average 5,426 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,418 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 612.63 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2080
1.0868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.1442, compared to 1.1764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0600 JMD (High: 1.2037 / Low: 1.1437). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 JMD (High: 1.2037 / Low: 1.1902).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0600
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.1917) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1000 (+9.16%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.1917
2015 Avg (August) 1.0917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1056 1.0835 1.0969
February 1.1461 1.1042 1.1274
March 1.1561 1.1036 1.1330
April 1.1769 1.1495 1.1576
May 1.1827 1.1593 1.1703
June 1.1981 1.1598 1.1802
July 1.1833 1.1649 1.1745
August 1.2060 1.1785 1.1917
September 1.2037 1.1902 1.1979
October 1.2021 1.1715 1.1879
November 1.2037 1.1437 1.1696
December 1.1598 1.1174 1.1369