YEARLY HIGH
21.5556 JMD
YEARLY LOW
19.9817 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5779 JMD

2012 VEF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 21.5556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 19.9817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5739 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0634 to the December average rate of 21.4171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.5556 was up 6.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.3026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,778 JMD
2011 Average 99,979 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 99,908 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,869.46 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.5524
19.9280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 20.2063, compared to 20.9494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.3637 JMD (High: 21.1202 / Low: 20.7565). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1223 JMD (High: 20.2492 / Low: 20.1268).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3637
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1223

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: 21.4171) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.0778), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3393 (+6.67%).

2012 Avg (December) 21.4171
2011 Avg (December) 20.0778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1605 19.9817 20.0634
February 20.2208 20.0125 20.0991
March 20.3014 20.0623 20.1710
April 20.2492 20.1268 20.1804
May 20.3973 20.1423 20.2738
June 20.5992 20.3426 20.4503
July 20.7456 20.4295 20.6206
August 20.8179 20.6439 20.7620
September 20.8719 20.7015 20.7984
October 21.1202 20.7565 20.9552
November 21.2498 21.0958 21.1432
December 21.5556 21.2240 21.4171