YEARLY HIGH
0.0282 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0262 WST

2012 JMD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0282 was down 0.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0283, 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 141 WST
2011 Average 135 WST
Yearly Trough Low 123 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.60 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0279
0.0246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to WST 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 0.0267, compared to 0.0256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 WST (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0252).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0276) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+2.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0276
2011 Avg (January) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0282 0.0266 0.0276
February 0.0268 0.0259 0.0264
March 0.0265 0.0256 0.0260
April 0.0263 0.0259 0.0262
May 0.0277 0.0257 0.0270
June 0.0276 0.0263 0.0272
July 0.0272 0.0257 0.0265
August 0.0263 0.0256 0.0259
September 0.0262 0.0252 0.0256
October 0.0256 0.0252 0.0255
November 0.0257 0.0252 0.0253
December 0.0254 0.0247 0.0249