YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0046 JMD

2012 STD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0050 was down 3.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 JMD
2011 Average 24 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 22 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.84 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0050
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0003 JMD (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 JMD (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0049) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+5.42%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0049
2011 Avg (December) 0.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0047 0.0045 0.0045
February 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
March 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
April 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
May 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
July 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
August 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
September 0.0047 0.0044 0.0046
October 0.0048 0.0046 0.0047
November 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048
December 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049