YEARLY HIGH
0.5455 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4988 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5287 KGS

2012 JMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.5455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.4988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0467 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5417 to the December average rate of 0.5155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5455 was down 1.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5551, 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 2,727 KGS
2011 Average 2,684 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 2,494 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233.31 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5456
0.5013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KGS 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 0.5400, compared to 0.5175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0299 KGS (High: 0.5289 / Low: 0.4991). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 KGS (High: 0.5216 / Low: 0.5181).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5444), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-0.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5417
2011 Avg (January) 0.5444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5455 0.5369 0.5417
February 0.5448 0.5371 0.5420
March 0.5421 0.5344 0.5387
April 0.5421 0.5373 0.5399
May 0.5434 0.5368 0.5405
June 0.5419 0.5328 0.5371
July 0.5361 0.5067 0.5270
August 0.5091 0.4988 0.5050
September 0.5289 0.4991 0.5134
October 0.5276 0.5197 0.5234
November 0.5216 0.5181 0.5207
December 0.5190 0.5118 0.5155