2012 BAM to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.5131 JMD

YEARLY LOW

54.7492 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

58.0365 JMD

2012 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 62.5131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 54.7492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7640 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.7909 to the December average rate of 61.5987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 62.5131 was down 3.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 64.6398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 312,566 JMD

2011 Average 305,432 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 273,746 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,819.83 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

62.1982

55.0040

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 57.4946, compared to 58.5784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.4946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.5784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.3707 JMD (High: 58.6394 / Low: 55.2687). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3678 JMD (High: 59.0792 / Low: 57.7114).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.3707

April Spread (Stable) ±1.3678

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 1.3375 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 61.5987) against the same month in 2011 (average: 58.0678), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5309 (+6.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 61.5987

2011 Avg (December) 58.0678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.0519	55.7850	56.7909
February	59.3301	57.4747	58.3119
March	59.0792	57.6958	58.4400
April	59.0792	57.7114	58.2670
May	58.6394	55.2687	56.9296
June	56.9318	55.5276	56.2281
July	56.6990	54.7492	55.6035
August	57.3235	55.5945	56.4334
September	59.8553	57.3660	58.7016
October	60.2104	58.8374	59.6342
November	60.4326	58.8748	59.4989
December	62.5131	60.4449	61.5987