YEARLY HIGH
30.2951 JMD
YEARLY LOW
27.1255 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6265 JMD

2012 MYR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 30.2951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 27.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1696 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6835 to the December average rate of 30.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.2951 was up 4.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 29.1169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 605,903 JMD
2011 Average 562,070 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 542,511 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,392.25 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.3481
27.3641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 28.1184, compared to 29.1346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.2372 JMD (High: 28.3627 / Low: 27.1255). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3880 JMD (High: 30.2951 / Low: 29.9072).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2372
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4757 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 30.0994) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.3053), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7941 (+10.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 30.0994
2011 Avg (December) 27.3053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.3627 27.1255 27.6835
February 28.8012 28.2169 28.5450
March 28.8949 27.9843 28.4550
April 28.6944 28.1731 28.3261
May 28.6684 27.5433 28.0884
June 28.0183 27.3715 27.6127
July 28.4548 27.6483 27.9574
August 28.8010 28.3992 28.5994
September 29.3917 28.5863 29.0103
October 29.7957 29.1430 29.4613
November 29.9786 29.5559 29.6800
December 30.2951 29.9072 30.0994