YEARLY HIGH
141.7699 IRR
YEARLY LOW
127.7024 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.6036 IRR

2012 JMD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 141.7699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 127.7024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0675 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.5571 to the December average rate of 133.7071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 141.7699 was up 3.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 136.7834, 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 708,850 IRR
2011 Average 612,581 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 638,512 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,337.33 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

141.9625
129.5202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to IRR 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 136.6087, compared to 136.5984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.6087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.5984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.1430 IRR (High: 137.1573 / Low: 131.0143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4504 IRR (High: 137.5290 / Low: 137.0786).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.1430
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4504

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 1.7536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 140.9257) against the same month in 2011 (average: 123.8982), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0275 (+13.74%).

2012 Avg (May) 140.9257
2011 Avg (May) 123.8982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.4710 127.7024 130.5571
February 137.1573 131.0143 134.9442
March 136.9960 135.4563 136.3477
April 141.4407 135.8301 137.1376
May 141.7699 140.0768 140.9257
June 140.4349 138.8692 139.7400
July 139.5657 137.8002 138.7535
August 137.9997 137.4573 137.7296
September 137.5290 137.0786 137.3003
October 137.5593 135.6649 136.6394
November 136.2995 134.6037 135.4607
December 135.0198 132.7233 133.7071