YEARLY HIGH
62.6902 JMD
YEARLY LOW
54.8929 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.0386 JMD

2012 BGN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 62.6902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 54.8929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7973 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.7879 to the December average rate of 61.6464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 62.6902 was down 3.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 64.8153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313,451 JMD
2011 Average 305,659 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 274,465 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,986.37 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

62.2491
55.0174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 57.4867, compared to 58.5905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.4867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.5905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.1980 JMD (High: 58.5731 / Low: 55.3751). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3172 JMD (High: 59.0613 / Low: 57.7440).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.1980
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3172

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 1.2597 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 61.6464) against the same month in 2011 (average: 58.0756), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5708 (+6.15%).

2012 Avg (December) 61.6464
2011 Avg (December) 58.0756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.0650 55.8152 56.7879
February 59.4065 57.2544 58.2956
March 59.1432 57.7076 58.4165
April 59.0613 57.7440 58.2672
May 58.5731 55.3751 57.0075
June 57.0292 55.2944 56.1453
July 56.7651 54.8929 55.6200
August 57.4406 55.7171 56.4384
September 59.7926 57.3195 58.6666
October 60.3411 58.8407 59.6595
November 60.5219 58.8718 59.5119
December 62.6902 60.4716 61.6464