YEARLY HIGH
0.1007 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0927 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0960 JMD

2012 CDF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.1007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0945 to the December average rate of 0.0993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1007 was up 3.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 503 JMD
2011 Average 471 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 464 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.53 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0999
0.0938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0948, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 JMD (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.0978). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 JMD (High: 0.0983 / Low: 0.0976).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0993) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+4.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0993
2011 Avg (December) 0.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0954 0.0928 0.0945
February 0.0955 0.0927 0.0943
March 0.0951 0.0937 0.0945
April 0.0953 0.0936 0.0946
May 0.0960 0.0940 0.0951
June 0.0967 0.0944 0.0958
July 0.0966 0.0953 0.0960
August 0.0969 0.0960 0.0964
September 0.0971 0.0961 0.0966
October 0.0979 0.0964 0.0973
November 0.0983 0.0976 0.0980
December 0.1007 0.0978 0.0993