YEARLY HIGH
10.9882 JMD
YEARLY LOW
9.7869 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2349 JMD

2012 MAD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 10.9882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 9.7869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2013 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0033 to the December average rate of 10.8261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9882 was down 1.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.1375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,941 JMD
2011 Average 53,101 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 48,934 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,006.63 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.9198
9.7952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 10.1238, compared to 10.3460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4608 JMD (High: 10.2890 / Low: 9.8283). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2126 JMD (High: 10.3477 / Low: 10.1351).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4608
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2126

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 0.1755 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 10.8261) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.1893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6368 (+6.25%).

2012 Avg (December) 10.8261
2011 Avg (December) 10.1893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1864 9.8612 10.0033
February 10.3884 10.0971 10.2338
March 10.3607 10.1349 10.2530
April 10.3477 10.1351 10.2319
May 10.2890 9.8283 10.0564
June 10.0730 9.8584 9.9645
July 10.0394 9.7869 9.8889
August 10.1696 9.9143 10.0232
September 10.5150 10.1411 10.3475
October 10.6015 10.3718 10.4970
November 10.6505 10.4019 10.4932
December 10.9882 10.6417 10.8261