YEARLY HIGH
0.0987 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0866 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0929 LSL

2012 JMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0930 to the December average rate of 0.0938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0987 was down 0.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0994, 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 494 LSL
2011 Average 422 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 433 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.86 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0978
0.0868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to LSL 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 0.0915, compared to 0.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0084 LSL (High: 0.0974 / Low: 0.0890). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LSL (High: 0.0942 / Low: 0.0917).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0962) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+4.48%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0962
2011 Avg (October) 0.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0950 0.0901 0.0930
February 0.0903 0.0870 0.0887
March 0.0893 0.0866 0.0877
April 0.0920 0.0880 0.0903
May 0.0974 0.0890 0.0937
June 0.0978 0.0931 0.0955
July 0.0960 0.0921 0.0932
August 0.0950 0.0909 0.0928
September 0.0942 0.0917 0.0927
October 0.0987 0.0932 0.0962
November 0.0983 0.0956 0.0969
December 0.0971 0.0914 0.0938