YEARLY HIGH
16.7372 BIF
YEARLY LOW
14.8133 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8715 BIF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,686 BIF
2011 Average 70,431 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 74,067 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,619.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.7386
14.8263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1092
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 16.5792
2011 Avg (December) 14.9415

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