YEARLY HIGH
0.8768 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7789 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8173 JMD

2012 ALL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ALL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.8768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.7789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0979 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8038 to the December average rate of 0.8629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8768 was down 1.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,384 JMD
2011 Average 4,260 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,894 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 489.58 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8700
0.7848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.8086, compared to 0.8259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0395 JMD (High: 0.8183 / Low: 0.7789). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 JMD (High: 0.8257 / Low: 0.8103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.8629) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0416 (+5.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.8629
2011 Avg (December) 0.8213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8187 0.7915 0.8038
February 0.8311 0.8107 0.8202
March 0.8257 0.8103 0.8181
April 0.8257 0.8087 0.8148
May 0.8183 0.7789 0.7998
June 0.8062 0.7830 0.7950
July 0.8049 0.7813 0.7919
August 0.8127 0.7916 0.8044
September 0.8438 0.8127 0.8274
October 0.8452 0.8225 0.8357
November 0.8467 0.8251 0.8333
December 0.8768 0.8469 0.8629