YEARLY HIGH
0.2029 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1975 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2011 ETB

2012 JMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.2029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2009 to the December average rate of 0.1983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2029 was up 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2009, 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 1,015 ETB
2011 Average 928 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 988 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.16 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2024
0.1979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ETB 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 0.2014, compared to 0.2008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 ETB (High: 0.2027 / Low: 0.1997). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ETB (High: 0.2018 / Low: 0.2012).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2020) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.41%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2020
2011 Avg (July) 0.1991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2015 0.1997 0.2009
February 0.2019 0.1999 0.2011
March 0.2027 0.1997 0.2013
April 0.2020 0.2008 0.2016
May 0.2028 0.2011 0.2020
June 0.2027 0.2003 0.2016
July 0.2029 0.2013 0.2020
August 0.2018 0.2012 0.2015
September 0.2021 0.2013 0.2017
October 0.2021 0.2000 0.2011
November 0.2004 0.1995 0.2001
December 0.1998 0.1975 0.1983