YEARLY HIGH
1.8965 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.7622 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8220 JMD

2013 AFN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.8965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 1.7622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1344 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8018 to the December average rate of 1.8325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8965 was up 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,483 JMD
2012 Average 9,013 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 8,811 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 671.86 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8539
1.7970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.8247, compared to 1.8194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1247 JMD (High: 1.8965 / Low: 1.7719). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 JMD (High: 1.8482 / Low: 1.8289).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1247
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.8325) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0463 (+2.59%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.8325
2012 Avg (December) 1.7862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8113 1.7909 1.8018
February 1.8317 1.7657 1.8113
March 1.8475 1.7947 1.8237
April 1.8642 1.8316 1.8492
May 1.8633 1.8208 1.8370
June 1.8469 1.7953 1.8251
July 1.8281 1.7904 1.8062
August 1.8201 1.8001 1.8111
September 1.8395 1.8059 1.8164
October 1.8482 1.8289 1.8382
November 1.8417 1.7622 1.8121
December 1.8965 1.7719 1.8325