2012 BTN to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8030 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.5408 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6794 JMD

2012 BTN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.8030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1.5408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2622 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6837 to the December average rate of 1.6821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8030 was down 7.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,015 JMD

2011 Average 9,236 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 7,704 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,311.15 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7707

1.5508

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.6674, compared to 1.6914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1572 JMD (High: 1.7380 / Low: 1.5808). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 JMD (High: 1.7414 / Low: 1.7203).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1572

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.6983) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7433), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0450 (-2.58%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.6983

2011 Avg (October) 1.7433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7484	1.6165	1.6837
February	1.7668	1.7233	1.7524
March	1.7458	1.6854	1.7207
April	1.7087	1.6464	1.6768
May	1.6472	1.5558	1.6017
June	1.5874	1.5408	1.5691
July	1.7380	1.5808	1.6583
August	1.7414	1.7203	1.7327
September	1.7892	1.6445	1.7209
October	1.8030	1.6752	1.6983
November	1.6867	1.6327	1.6559
December	1.6916	1.6654	1.6821