YEARLY HIGH
0.0614 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0569 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0587 JMD

2012 LBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0572 to the December average rate of 0.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0614 was up 5.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307 JMD
2011 Average 285 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 285 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.39 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0614
0.0568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0576, compared to 0.0598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0009 JMD (High: 0.0603 / Low: 0.0594). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JMD (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0593).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0611) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+6.67%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0611
2011 Avg (December) 0.0572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0574 0.0569 0.0572
February 0.0576 0.0571 0.0573
March 0.0579 0.0572 0.0575
April 0.0577 0.0574 0.0575
May 0.0582 0.0575 0.0578
June 0.0588 0.0580 0.0583
July 0.0591 0.0584 0.0588
August 0.0593 0.0591 0.0592
September 0.0594 0.0593 0.0594
October 0.0603 0.0594 0.0598
November 0.0606 0.0601 0.0603
December 0.0614 0.0606 0.0611