YEARLY HIGH
150.4053 JMD
YEARLY LOW
131.8958 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.0686 JMD

2012 FKP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 150.4053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 131.8958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5095 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.6536 to the December average rate of 148.3616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 150.4053 was up 5.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 142.3674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 752,026 JMD
2011 Average 688,879 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 659,479 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,547.45 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

149.8324
132.1828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 136.8333, compared to 143.3039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.8333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.3039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.8769 JMD (High: 140.9412 / Low: 135.0643). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3714 JMD (High: 146.2640 / Low: 143.8926).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.8769
November Spread (Stable) ±2.3714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1301 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 148.3616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.5705), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7911 (+10.25%).

2012 Avg (December) 148.3616
2011 Avg (December) 134.5705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.0449 131.8958 133.6536
February 138.2566 135.0333 136.4784
March 138.1732 135.4163 137.0844
April 141.0195 137.0191 138.7049
May 140.9412 135.0643 138.6042
June 138.5131 134.7187 136.4740
July 139.8955 136.4333 138.1116
August 141.5398 138.6566 140.0419
September 145.3122 141.7560 143.8216
October 146.1969 143.2892 144.6081
November 146.2640 143.8926 144.8783
December 150.4053 145.9917 148.3616