YEARLY HIGH
1.1496 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0329 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1073 JMD

2012 JPY to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.1496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 1.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1167 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1196 to the December average rate of 1.0976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1496 was up 1.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 574,806 JMD
2011 Average 539,385 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 516,439 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,366.65 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1513
1.0408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to JMD 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 1.0891, compared to 1.1254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0638 JMD (High: 1.1328 / Low: 1.0690). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 JMD (High: 1.1472 / Low: 1.1297).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1.1421) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+2.60%).

2012 Avg (September) 1.1421
2011 Avg (September) 1.1131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1304 1.1065 1.1196
February 1.1328 1.0690 1.0993
March 1.0726 1.0329 1.0500
April 1.0861 1.0456 1.0656
May 1.1133 1.0808 1.0924
June 1.1262 1.0926 1.1079
July 1.1387 1.1015 1.1207
August 1.1418 1.1211 1.1324
September 1.1496 1.1319 1.1421
October 1.1472 1.1297 1.1387
November 1.1425 1.1008 1.1209
December 1.1145 1.0674 1.0976