YEARLY HIGH
0.6490 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5546 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5962 BTN

2012 JMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.6490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.5546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0944 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5943 to the December average rate of 0.5945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6490 was up 4.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6216, 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 3,245 BTN
2011 Average 2,715 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,773 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.95 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6440
0.5640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BTN 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 0.6008, compared to 0.5916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0572 BTN (High: 0.6326 / Low: 0.5754). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BTN (High: 0.5813 / Low: 0.5743).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.6374) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1111 (+21.12%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.6374
2011 Avg (June) 0.5262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6186 0.5720 0.5943
February 0.5803 0.5660 0.5707
March 0.5933 0.5728 0.5812
April 0.6074 0.5852 0.5964
May 0.6428 0.6071 0.6245
June 0.6490 0.6300 0.6374
July 0.6326 0.5754 0.6039
August 0.5813 0.5743 0.5772
September 0.6081 0.5589 0.5814
October 0.5969 0.5546 0.5889
November 0.6125 0.5929 0.6039
December 0.6005 0.5912 0.5945