YEARLY HIGH
13.2363 JMD
YEARLY LOW
12.4522 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7237 JMD

2012 BOB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 13.2363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 12.4522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7842 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4978 to the December average rate of 13.1594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.2363 was up 5.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.5631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,182 JMD
2011 Average 61,649 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 62,261 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,920.88 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.2256
12.4317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 12.5682, compared to 12.8792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.1916 JMD (High: 13.2363 / Low: 13.0447). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 JMD (High: 12.8126 / Low: 12.7871).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1916
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 13.1594) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6519 (+5.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 13.1594
2011 Avg (December) 12.5076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5310 12.4522 12.4978
February 12.5717 12.4818 12.5171
March 12.6119 12.5118 12.5505
April 12.6247 12.5195 12.5729
May 12.6998 12.5270 12.6054
June 12.7685 12.5822 12.6654
July 12.7581 12.5699 12.6934
August 12.7823 12.7514 12.7644
September 12.8126 12.7871 12.7959
October 12.9545 12.8048 12.8754
November 13.0443 12.9472 12.9869
December 13.2363 13.0447 13.1594