YEARLY HIGH
142.7591 JMD
YEARLY LOW
131.4280 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.3090 JMD

2012 XDR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 142.7591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 131.4280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3311 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.2493 to the December average rate of 141.4423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 142.7591 was up 3.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 138.5128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 713,795 JMD
2011 Average 678,135 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 657,140 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,655.26 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

142.3616
131.3300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 133.2500, compared to 137.3679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.2500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.3679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 2.9401 JMD (High: 142.7591 / Low: 139.8190). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4647 JMD (High: 134.3917 / Low: 132.9270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.9401
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4647

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 0.4543 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 141.4423) against the same month in 2011 (average: 133.3329), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1094 (+6.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 141.4423
2011 Avg (December) 133.3329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.7758 131.4280 132.2493
February 134.3917 132.9270 133.6809
March 134.2434 132.6222 133.4889
April 134.5455 132.8971 133.7318
May 134.6102 131.9763 133.2775
June 134.5149 132.2151 133.0716
July 134.2451 132.5000 133.4067
August 135.8233 133.6165 134.7590
September 138.3724 135.5926 137.2191
October 139.4948 137.5063 138.5649
November 139.9385 138.3022 138.8156
December 142.7591 139.8190 141.4423