YEARLY HIGH
2.4256 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.2099 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2641 JMD

2012 DOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 2.4256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2.2099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2157 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2202 to the December average rate of 2.2954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4256 was up 3.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,128 JMD
2011 Average 11,326 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 11,049 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,078.30 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3572
2.2077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.2288, compared to 2.2994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1486 JMD (High: 2.4256 / Low: 2.2770). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 JMD (High: 2.2857 / Low: 2.2746).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1486
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.3448) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+4.32%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.3448
2011 Avg (September) 2.2476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2358 2.2100 2.2202
February 2.2352 2.2099 2.2208
March 2.2408 2.2112 2.2235
April 2.2431 2.2158 2.2246
May 2.2521 2.2167 2.2343
June 2.2621 2.2397 2.2497
July 2.2812 2.2495 2.2684
August 2.2857 2.2746 2.2807
September 2.4256 2.2770 2.3448
October 2.4240 2.2824 2.3198
November 2.3010 2.2731 2.2871
December 2.3092 2.2733 2.2954