YEARLY HIGH
0.9682 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8699 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9038 JPY

2012 JMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.9682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.8699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0983 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8932 to the December average rate of 0.9112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9682 was down 3.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0009, 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 4,841 JPY
2011 Average 4,639 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,349 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.55 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9601
0.8680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to JPY 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 0.9187, compared to 0.8888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0527 JPY (High: 0.9354 / Low: 0.8828). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 JPY (High: 0.8852 / Low: 0.8717).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9525) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+1.45%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9525
2011 Avg (March) 0.9389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9038 0.8846 0.8932
February 0.9354 0.8828 0.9101
March 0.9682 0.9323 0.9525
April 0.9564 0.9207 0.9385
May 0.9253 0.8982 0.9155
June 0.9153 0.8879 0.9027
July 0.9078 0.8782 0.8924
August 0.8920 0.8758 0.8831
September 0.8835 0.8699 0.8756
October 0.8852 0.8717 0.8782
November 0.9084 0.8753 0.8923
December 0.9368 0.8972 0.9112