YEARLY HIGH
0.5310 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2765 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3849 JMD

2012 MWK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.5310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.2765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2545 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5248 to the December average rate of 0.2808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5310 was down 8.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,655 JMD
2011 Average 2,756 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,382 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,272.62 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5492
0.2564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.4675, compared to 0.3024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1918 JMD (High: 0.5250 / Low: 0.3332). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 JMD (High: 0.3250 / Low: 0.3211).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1918
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1375 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5214) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0512 (-8.94%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5214
2011 Avg (February) 0.5726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5302 0.5194 0.5248
February 0.5310 0.5167 0.5214
March 0.5273 0.5171 0.5217
April 0.5278 0.5120 0.5216
May 0.5250 0.3332 0.3841
June 0.3357 0.3252 0.3311
July 0.3278 0.3200 0.3246
August 0.3250 0.3211 0.3241
September 0.3215 0.2951 0.3090
October 0.2969 0.2863 0.2913
November 0.2921 0.2781 0.2844
December 0.2846 0.2765 0.2808