YEARLY HIGH
14.9969 JMD
YEARLY LOW
14.2223 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5551 JMD

2012 EGP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 14.9969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 14.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7746 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2697 to the December average rate of 14.9262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.9969 was down 0.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.0412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,985 JMD
2011 Average 72,264 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 71,111 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,873.24 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.9919
14.2040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 14.3693, compared to 14.7410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.3965 JMD (High: 14.9969 / Low: 14.6004). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0821 JMD (High: 14.4024 / Low: 14.3203).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3965
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 14.9262) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.3254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6008 (+4.19%).

2012 Avg (December) 14.9262
2011 Avg (December) 14.3254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3421 14.2223 14.2697
February 14.3814 14.2505 14.3028
March 14.4416 14.2886 14.3517
April 14.4024 14.3203 14.3528
May 14.4963 14.3154 14.4127
June 14.6196 14.4644 14.5261
July 14.6656 14.5080 14.5987
August 14.7074 14.6180 14.6566
September 14.6899 14.5845 14.6471
October 14.8411 14.6180 14.7462
November 14.9465 14.8044 14.8712
December 14.9969 14.6004 14.9262