YEARLY HIGH
0.2485 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2178 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2307 JMD

2012 KMF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2260 to the December average rate of 0.2450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2485 was down 3.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,242 JMD
2011 Average 1,215 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,089 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.60 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2474
0.2188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2288, compared to 0.2325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0134 JMD (High: 0.2334 / Low: 0.2200). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 JMD (High: 0.2251 / Low: 0.2217).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2450) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2309), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+6.10%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2450
2011 Avg (December) 0.2309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2310 0.2221 0.2260
February 0.2360 0.2288 0.2321
March 0.2351 0.2296 0.2326
April 0.2351 0.2297 0.2319
May 0.2334 0.2200 0.2267
June 0.2265 0.2212 0.2237
July 0.2284 0.2178 0.2212
August 0.2251 0.2217 0.2236
September 0.2379 0.2250 0.2314
October 0.2394 0.2340 0.2372
November 0.2405 0.2342 0.2367
December 0.2485 0.2405 0.2450