2012 JMD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0993 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0865 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0929 ZAR

2012 JMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0930 to the December average rate of 0.0938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0993 was down 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0997, 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 497 ZAR

2011 Average 423 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 432 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0979

0.0868

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ZAR 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 0.0915, compared to 0.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0915

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0085 ZAR (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0890). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0893 / Low: 0.0866).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+3.98%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0964

2011 Avg (October) 0.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0949	0.0900	0.0930
February	0.0906	0.0865	0.0887
March	0.0893	0.0866	0.0878
April	0.0920	0.0879	0.0903
May	0.0976	0.0890	0.0936
June	0.0980	0.0933	0.0956
July	0.0958	0.0918	0.0931
August	0.0948	0.0908	0.0927
September	0.0942	0.0915	0.0927
October	0.0993	0.0934	0.0964
November	0.0987	0.0954	0.0970
December	0.0977	0.0917	0.0938