YEARLY HIGH
2.5558 YER
YEARLY LOW
2.3234 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4393 YER

2012 JMD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.5558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.3234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2324 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5357 to the December average rate of 2.3385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5558 was up 0.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5484, 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 12,779 YER
2011 Average 12,485 YER
Yearly Trough Low 11,617 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,161.78 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5554
2.3187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to YER 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 2.4876, compared to 2.3911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0803 YER (High: 2.5480 / Low: 2.4677). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 YER (High: 2.3746 / Low: 2.3577).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0803
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.5357) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0715 (+2.90%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.5357
2011 Avg (January) 2.4642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5558 2.5015 2.5357
February 2.5480 2.4677 2.5166
March 2.5115 2.4658 2.4868
April 2.4900 2.4672 2.4812
May 2.4854 2.4423 2.4621
June 2.4611 2.4272 2.4430
July 2.4449 2.4130 2.4288
August 2.4247 2.4068 2.4130
September 2.4186 2.3989 2.4080
October 2.4126 2.3691 2.3895
November 2.3746 2.3577 2.3689
December 2.3580 2.3234 2.3385