YEARLY HIGH
25.4112 JMD
YEARLY LOW
23.5635 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.2671 JMD

2012 QAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 25.4112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 23.5635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8477 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6653 to the December average rate of 25.2533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25.4112 was up 6.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.9540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,056 JMD
2011 Average 118,000 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 117,817 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,238.36 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

25.4121
23.5064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 23.8343, compared to 24.6998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.4287 JMD (High: 24.8967 / Low: 24.4680). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1194 JMD (High: 23.8765 / Low: 23.7572).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4287
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1194

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: 25.2533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 23.6857), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5676 (+6.62%).

2012 Avg (December) 25.2533
2011 Avg (December) 23.6857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.7710 23.5635 23.6653
February 23.8435 23.6248 23.7078
March 23.9391 23.6766 23.7933
April 23.8765 23.7572 23.8039
May 24.0543 23.7751 23.9136
June 24.2897 23.9877 24.1221
July 24.4524 24.1127 24.3110
August 24.5380 24.3474 24.4755
September 24.6180 24.4170 24.5217
October 24.8967 24.4680 24.7065
November 25.0515 24.8679 24.9310
December 25.4112 25.0368 25.2533