YEARLY HIGH
4.5923 KMF
YEARLY LOW
4.0246 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3392 KMF

2012 JMD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 4.5923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 4.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5678 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4250 to the December average rate of 4.0824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5923 was up 3.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4161, 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 22,962 KMF
2011 Average 20,592 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 20,123 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,838.87 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5657
4.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KMF 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 4.3718, compared to 4.3066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2608 KMF (High: 4.5461 / Low: 4.2853). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0686 KMF (High: 4.5109 / Low: 4.4423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2608
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0686

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1504 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.5218) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4823 (+11.94%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.5218
2011 Avg (July) 4.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5034 4.3283 4.4250
February 4.3700 4.2372 4.3097
March 4.3553 4.2534 4.2999
April 4.3528 4.2534 4.3127
May 4.5461 4.2853 4.4132
June 4.5215 4.4150 4.4700
July 4.5923 4.3778 4.5218
August 4.5109 4.4423 4.4728
September 4.4442 4.2034 4.3224
October 4.2740 4.1777 4.2159
November 4.2705 4.1575 4.2244
December 4.1576 4.0246 4.0824