YEARLY HIGH
13.6177 KRW
YEARLY LOW
11.5311 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7586 KRW

2012 JMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 13.6177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.5311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0866 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2618 to the December average rate of 11.6983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.6177 was down 2.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.9317, 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 68,088 KRW
2011 Average 64,453 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 57,655 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,432.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.4571
11.5384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to KRW 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 13.1560, compared to 12.3612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6094 KRW (High: 13.6177 / Low: 13.0082). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1481 KRW (High: 12.7666 / Low: 12.6184).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6094
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1481

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3566 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 13.2972) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5536 (+4.34%).

2012 Avg (May) 13.2972
2011 Avg (May) 12.7436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4912 13.0071 13.2618
February 13.1152 12.9303 13.0123
March 13.1491 12.8525 13.0017
April 13.1922 12.9937 13.1017
May 13.6177 13.0082 13.2972
June 13.4801 13.0056 13.2610
July 13.0684 12.7052 12.9044
August 12.7666 12.6184 12.7042
September 12.7508 12.4285 12.5816
October 12.4869 12.0310 12.2949
November 12.0539 11.8777 11.9837
December 11.8778 11.5311 11.6983