YEARLY HIGH
3.0790 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.6463 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8445 JMD

2012 GMD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 3.0790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 2.6463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4327 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9068 to the December average rate of 2.9647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0790 was down 5.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.2591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,395 JMD
2011 Average 15,255 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 13,231 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,163.75 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9926
2.6584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.8713, compared to 2.8177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.3773 JMD (High: 3.0391 / Low: 2.6618). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0527 JMD (High: 2.7186 / Low: 2.6659).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3773
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0979 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9647) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0137 (-0.46%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9647
2011 Avg (December) 2.9784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0096 2.8468 2.9068
February 2.9462 2.7848 2.8442
March 2.9332 2.8011 2.8396
April 2.9834 2.8760 2.9289
May 2.9063 2.8263 2.8670
June 2.9129 2.7889 2.8416
July 2.8525 2.7940 2.8156
August 2.8335 2.6630 2.7998
September 2.7186 2.6659 2.7019
October 2.7257 2.6463 2.6862
November 3.0391 2.6618 2.9380
December 3.0790 2.8368 2.9647