2012 LSL to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5508 JMD

YEARLY LOW

10.1270 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7779 JMD

2012 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 11.5508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 10.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4239 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7538 to the December average rate of 10.6616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.5508 was down 12.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.1476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,754 JMD

2011 Average 59,619 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 50,635 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,119.35 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.5066

10.2114

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 10.9432, compared to 10.6126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9432

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9687 JMD (High: 11.2321 / Low: 10.2634). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2819 JMD (High: 10.4579 / Low: 10.1759).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9687

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.3952 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.3986) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5727), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1741 (-9.34%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.3986

2011 Avg (March) 12.5727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1018	10.5313	10.7538
February	11.4893	11.0757	11.2729
March	11.5508	11.2044	11.3986
April	11.3594	10.8718	11.0779
May	11.2321	10.2634	10.6827
June	10.7463	10.2283	10.4731
July	10.8629	10.4171	10.7301
August	10.9974	10.5216	10.7788
September	10.9096	10.6127	10.7886
October	10.7302	10.1270	10.3970
November	10.4579	10.1759	10.3194
December	10.9368	10.3022	10.6616