YEARLY HIGH
3.4199 MRO
YEARLY LOW
3.2130 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3397 MRO

2012 JMD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 3.4199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 3.2130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2070 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3464 to the December average rate of 3.2480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4199 was up 0.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4010, 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 17,100 MRO
2011 Average 16,280 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 16,065 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,034.78 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.3960
3.2346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to MRO 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 3.3512, compared to 3.3281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0864 MRO (High: 3.3849 / Low: 3.2985). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 MRO (High: 3.3835 / Low: 3.3626).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0864
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0595 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.3761) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.2436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1324 (+4.08%).

2012 Avg (March) 3.3761
2011 Avg (March) 3.2436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3604 3.3150 3.3464
February 3.4024 3.3292 3.3702
March 3.4199 3.3404 3.3761
April 3.3932 3.3190 3.3464
May 3.3827 3.3083 3.3426
June 3.3465 3.2888 3.3258
July 3.3849 3.2985 3.3418
August 3.4066 3.3707 3.3825
September 3.3835 3.3626 3.3716
October 3.3704 3.2991 3.3421
November 3.2942 3.2655 3.2827
December 3.2739 3.2130 3.2480