YEARLY HIGH
11.5292 JMD
YEARLY LOW
10.1264 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7763 JMD

2012 SZL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 11.5292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 10.1264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4028 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7572 to the December average rate of 10.6591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.5292 was down 12.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.1476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,646 JMD
2011 Average 59,622 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 50,632 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,013.96 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.5013
10.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 10.9434, compared to 10.6092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9683 JMD (High: 11.2327 / Low: 10.2643). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2820 JMD (High: 10.4582 / Low: 10.1762).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9683
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3993 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.3939) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5664), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1725 (-9.33%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.3939
2011 Avg (March) 12.5664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1011 10.5301 10.7572
February 11.4940 11.0764 11.2722
March 11.5292 11.1920 11.3939
April 11.3583 10.8735 11.0838
May 11.2327 10.2643 10.6845
June 10.7435 10.1857 10.4689
July 10.8614 10.4166 10.7290
August 10.9991 10.5224 10.7774
September 10.9095 10.5695 10.7737
October 10.7306 10.1264 10.3962
November 10.4582 10.1762 10.3200
December 10.9189 10.3020 10.6591