YEARLY HIGH
36.2522 JMD
YEARLY LOW
31.8335 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.5062 JMD

2012 PEN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 36.2522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 31.8335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4187 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9867 to the December average rate of 35.8216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.2522 was up 12.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.1646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181,261 JMD
2011 Average 155,947 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 159,167 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,093.62 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.2051
31.6032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 32.4419, compared to 34.5705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.9495 JMD (High: 33.2998 / Low: 32.3504). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2582 JMD (High: 34.4216 / Low: 34.1633).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9495
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 35.8216) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.9694), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8522 (+12.05%).

2012 Avg (December) 35.8216
2011 Avg (December) 31.9694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.1265 31.8335 31.9867
February 32.3861 31.9861 32.1563
March 32.6220 32.1644 32.4149
April 32.8769 32.3710 32.6097
May 32.9094 32.2474 32.6437
June 33.2998 32.3504 32.8401
July 33.9509 33.0023 33.5823
August 34.1811 33.8810 34.0547
September 34.4216 34.1633 34.3012
October 35.0110 34.3718 34.7333
November 35.3098 34.7327 34.9298
December 36.2522 35.3148 35.8216