YEARLY HIGH
0.1865 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1634 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1732 JMD

2012 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1695 to the December average rate of 0.1838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1865 was down 3.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 932 JMD
2011 Average 905 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 817 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.22 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1856
0.1642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1716, compared to 0.1748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0100 JMD (High: 0.1750 / Low: 0.1650). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 JMD (High: 0.1699 / Low: 0.1659).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1838) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+6.13%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1838
2011 Avg (December) 0.1732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1733 0.1665 0.1695
February 0.1770 0.1716 0.1741
March 0.1763 0.1722 0.1744
April 0.1763 0.1723 0.1739
May 0.1750 0.1650 0.1699
June 0.1699 0.1659 0.1678
July 0.1691 0.1634 0.1660
August 0.1711 0.1659 0.1684
September 0.1786 0.1712 0.1752
October 0.1797 0.1756 0.1779
November 0.1804 0.1757 0.1775
December 0.1865 0.1804 0.1838