YEARLY HIGH
0.0886 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0766 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0808 SBD

2012 JMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0852 to the December average rate of 0.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0886 was down 3.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0920, 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 443 SBD
2011 Average 443 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 383 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0860
0.0764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SBD 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 0.0824, compared to 0.0791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0064 SBD (High: 0.0886 / Low: 0.0821). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0797 / Low: 0.0791).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0852) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0898), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-5.15%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0852
2011 Avg (January) 0.0898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0886 0.0821 0.0852
February 0.0825 0.0808 0.0817
March 0.0830 0.0819 0.0825
April 0.0827 0.0819 0.0823
May 0.0844 0.0819 0.0832
June 0.0819 0.0788 0.0798
July 0.0833 0.0793 0.0810
August 0.0797 0.0791 0.0793
September 0.0801 0.0790 0.0794
October 0.0808 0.0783 0.0792
November 0.0790 0.0777 0.0783
December 0.0785 0.0766 0.0772