YEARLY HIGH
50.6501 JMD
YEARLY LOW
42.0239 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.3771 JMD

2012 BRL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 50.6501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 42.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6262 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1472 to the December average rate of 44.1960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.6501 was down 8.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.5159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,266,253 JMD
2011 Average 1,287,045 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,050,598 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,655.08 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

50.9095
42.1712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 46.7331, compared to 44.0211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.0211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.5848 JMD (High: 45.6847 / Low: 42.0999). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6538 JMD (High: 44.3292 / Low: 43.6753).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5848
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.8008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 50.1813) against the same month in 2011 (average: 52.1169), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9356 (-3.71%).

2012 Avg (February) 50.1813
2011 Avg (February) 52.1169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.5030 46.1209 48.1472
February 50.6501 49.6363 50.1813
March 50.1719 47.4022 48.3680
April 47.6273 45.8683 46.8017
May 45.6847 42.0999 44.0009
June 43.3346 42.0239 42.8994
July 44.1943 43.1148 43.6485
August 44.2603 43.5589 43.9685
September 44.3292 43.6753 44.0532
October 44.6957 43.9842 44.3059
November 44.6295 43.1081 43.9545
December 45.1800 42.6824 44.1960