YEARLY HIGH
12.1017 JMD
YEARLY LOW
11.0291 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5750 JMD

2012 BWP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 12.1017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 11.0291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0726 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5611 to the December average rate of 11.7122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1017 was down 10.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.4631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,508 JMD
2011 Average 62,805 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 55,146 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,362.88 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0079
11.1519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 11.6127, compared to 11.5372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7364 JMD (High: 11.7655 / Low: 11.0291). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2030 JMD (High: 11.5090 / Low: 11.3060).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7364
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2825 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.9366) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.1324), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1958 (-9.11%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.9366
2011 Avg (March) 13.1324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8331 11.3584 11.5611
February 12.0368 11.7490 11.9224
March 12.1017 11.7848 11.9366
April 11.8657 11.4873 11.6541
May 11.7655 11.0291 11.3787
June 11.4841 11.0764 11.2233
July 11.5838 11.2571 11.4475
August 11.6508 11.4271 11.5475
September 11.7272 11.4952 11.6501
October 11.6115 11.2090 11.4565
November 11.5090 11.3060 11.4096
December 11.8928 11.4546 11.7122