YEARLY HIGH
19.0876 SOS
YEARLY LOW
17.3823 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3604 SOS

2012 JMD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 19.0876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 17.3823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7053 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9061 to the December average rate of 17.5434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.0876 was down 1.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.2960, 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 95,438 SOS
2011 Average 93,968 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 86,911 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,526.52 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.0423
17.4071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SOS 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 18.7088, compared to 18.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4214 SOS (High: 18.8013 / Low: 18.3799). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 SOS (High: 18.2129 / Low: 18.1295).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4214
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2414 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 18.9061) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.4400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4660 (+2.53%).

2012 Avg (January) 18.9061
2011 Avg (January) 18.4400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0876 18.8201 18.9061
February 18.9239 18.6818 18.8282
March 18.8637 18.6673 18.7662
April 18.8335 18.5493 18.7374
May 18.8013 18.3799 18.5871
June 18.5569 18.2138 18.4279
July 18.4693 18.2340 18.3229
August 18.3379 18.1669 18.2269
September 18.2129 18.1295 18.1786
October 18.1918 17.8069 18.0148
November 17.8461 17.7038 17.7848
December 17.7286 17.3823 17.5434