2012 TOP to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.3810 JMD

YEARLY LOW

48.4051 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.8470 JMD

2012 TOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 53.3810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 48.4051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9759 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.4852 to the December average rate of 52.8485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 53.3810 was up 0.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 53.2295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,905 JMD

2011 Average 245,089 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 242,025 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,879.72 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

53.2247

48.7099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 50.2474, compared to 51.4465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.2474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.4465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.6205 JMD (High: 52.0255 / Low: 48.4051). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6852 JMD (High: 51.2413 / Low: 50.5561).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.6205

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3139 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 52.8485) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.6807), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1678 (+6.38%).

2012 Avg (December) 52.8485

2011 Avg (December) 49.6807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.6304	48.9963	49.4852
February	51.4992	50.3619	51.0027
March	51.8981	50.8389	51.3474
April	51.4422	50.6810	50.9386
May	52.0255	48.4051	49.6247
June	49.6130	48.7178	49.0862
July	51.0147	48.9080	49.7952
August	51.2413	50.5561	50.9007
September	52.0542	50.3173	51.2452
October	52.1696	50.7985	51.6441
November	53.1118	51.0342	52.2453
December	53.3810	51.6824	52.8485