2012 GBP to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 150.5203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 131.8546.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6657 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.6463 to the December average rate of 148.3387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 150.5203 was up 5.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 142.4085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 136.8292, compared to 143.3004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4712 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.8590 JMD (High: 140.8490 / Low: 134.9900). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4059 JMD (High: 146.2318 / Low: 143.8260).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.1300 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 148.3387) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.5457), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7930 (+10.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 135.9973 | 131.8546 | 133.6463 |
| February | 137.9857 | 135.1017 | 136.4405 |
| March | 138.6363 | 135.4555 | 137.0774 |
| April | 140.9577 | 136.9662 | 138.7249 |
| May | 140.8490 | 134.9900 | 138.6079 |
| June | 138.5192 | 134.7222 | 136.4779 |
| July | 139.8955 | 136.4080 | 138.1089 |
| August | 141.5596 | 138.6593 | 140.0575 |
| September | 145.3122 | 141.7585 | 143.8151 |
| October | 146.0658 | 143.3370 | 144.6136 |
| November | 146.2318 | 143.8260 | 144.8685 |
| December | 150.5203 | 145.9917 | 148.3387 |