2012 JMD to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 16.7372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 14.8133.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9238 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0715 to the December average rate of 16.5792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.7372 was up 9.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.2878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
JMD to BIF 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 15.3819, compared to 16.3611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9792 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.1092 BIF (High: 15.9226 / Low: 14.8133). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1875 BIF (High: 16.2740 / Low: 16.0865).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0823 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 16.5792) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.9415), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6378 (+10.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3858 | 14.8924 | 15.0715 |
| February | 15.1914 | 14.9568 | 15.0679 |
| March | 15.0907 | 14.8433 | 14.9857 |
| April | 15.9226 | 14.8133 | 15.1798 |
| May | 16.2046 | 15.7259 | 15.9853 |
| June | 16.1852 | 15.7978 | 16.0009 |
| July | 16.3548 | 15.8745 | 16.1247 |
| August | 16.2740 | 16.0865 | 16.1936 |
| September | 16.5890 | 16.0746 | 16.3035 |
| October | 16.6227 | 16.3074 | 16.4900 |
| November | 16.6914 | 16.1958 | 16.4755 |
| December | 16.7372 | 16.2864 | 16.5792 |