YEARLY HIGH
0.0907 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0826 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0864 BWP

2012 JMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.0907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 0.0826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0865 to the December average rate of 0.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0907 was up 1.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0897, 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 453 BWP
2011 Average 399 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 413 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.18 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0896
0.0832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BWP 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 0.0862, compared to 0.0867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0057 BWP (High: 0.0907 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BWP (High: 0.0884 / Low: 0.0869).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0879) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+13.88%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0879
2011 Avg (May) 0.0772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0880 0.0845 0.0865
February 0.0851 0.0831 0.0839
March 0.0849 0.0826 0.0838
April 0.0871 0.0843 0.0858
May 0.0907 0.0850 0.0879
June 0.0903 0.0871 0.0891
July 0.0888 0.0863 0.0874
August 0.0875 0.0858 0.0866
September 0.0870 0.0853 0.0858
October 0.0892 0.0861 0.0873
November 0.0884 0.0869 0.0876
December 0.0873 0.0841 0.0854