2012 ZAR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5660 JMD

YEARLY LOW

10.0657 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7771 JMD

2012 ZAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 11.5660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 10.0657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5002 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7601 to the December average rate of 10.6592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.5660 was down 11.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.1422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 578,298 JMD

2011 Average 594,972 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 503,287 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,010.70 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

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ZAR 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 10.9428, compared to 10.6115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9806 JMD (High: 11.2304 / Low: 10.2499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3238 JMD (High: 10.9349 / Low: 10.6110).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9806

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 11.2762) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.0960), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8198 (-6.78%).

2012 Avg (February) 11.2762

2011 Avg (February) 12.0960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1151	10.5325	10.7601
February	11.5660	11.0357	11.2762
March	11.5513	11.2015	11.3948
April	11.3770	10.8685	11.0723
May	11.2304	10.2499	10.6914
June	10.7180	10.2086	10.4618
July	10.8915	10.4399	10.7406
August	11.0124	10.5439	10.7899
September	10.9349	10.6110	10.7891
October	10.7020	10.0657	10.3804
November	10.4817	10.1332	10.3096
December	10.9016	10.2332	10.6592