YEARLY HIGH
1.8879 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7052 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8025 JMD

2012 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.8879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1.7052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1827 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8679 to the December average rate of 1.7862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8879 was down 6.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,440 JMD
2011 Average 9,724 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,526 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 913.73 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8809
1.7247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.8113, compared to 1.7937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1170 JMD (High: 1.8651 / Low: 1.7480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 JMD (High: 1.8456 / Low: 1.8385).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1170
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0747 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.8679) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1510 (-7.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.8679
2011 Avg (January) 2.0188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8879 1.8571 1.8679
February 1.8651 1.7480 1.7931
March 1.7998 1.7503 1.7911
April 1.7992 1.7913 1.7946
May 1.8123 1.7931 1.8019
June 1.8296 1.8090 1.8189
July 1.8450 1.8182 1.8326
August 1.8456 1.8385 1.8429
September 1.8506 1.7576 1.8136
October 1.7585 1.7417 1.7492
November 1.7608 1.7052 1.7378
December 1.8072 1.7522 1.7862