YEARLY HIGH
35.5184 JMD
YEARLY LOW
31.0973 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.9017 JMD

2012 LTL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 35.5184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 31.0973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4211 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1988 to the December average rate of 34.9338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 35.5184 was down 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 36.7142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,592 JMD
2011 Average 173,145 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 155,486 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,105.63 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

35.2750
31.1808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 32.5966, compared to 33.2069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.2069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.9063 JMD (High: 33.2713 / Low: 31.3651). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7804 JMD (High: 33.5054 / Low: 32.7250).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9063
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7804

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 0.7360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 34.9338) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.9061), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0277 (+6.16%).

2012 Avg (December) 34.9338
2011 Avg (December) 32.9061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9050 31.6337 32.1988
February 33.6706 32.5456 33.0572
March 33.5308 32.6950 33.1299
April 33.5054 32.7250 33.0346
May 33.2713 31.3651 32.2986
June 32.2933 31.4233 31.8605
July 32.1388 31.0973 31.5220
August 32.5172 31.6530 31.9927
September 33.9197 32.4889 33.2655
October 34.1792 33.3501 33.8070
November 34.2878 33.3683 33.7202
December 35.5184 34.2707 34.9338