YEARLY HIGH
0.0420 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0381 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0404 JMD

2012 MGA to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0388 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0420 was down 5.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210 JMD
2011 Average 213 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 191 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.40 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0420
0.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0405, compared to 0.0402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0015 JMD (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0387). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 JMD (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0404).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-3.78%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0417
2011 Avg (May) 0.0434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0396 0.0381 0.0388
February 0.0405 0.0394 0.0397
March 0.0411 0.0398 0.0404
April 0.0418 0.0410 0.0412
May 0.0420 0.0412 0.0417
June 0.0416 0.0402 0.0410
July 0.0403 0.0387 0.0393
August 0.0399 0.0392 0.0396
September 0.0408 0.0398 0.0403
October 0.0411 0.0405 0.0409
November 0.0409 0.0402 0.0405
December 0.0409 0.0404 0.0407