YEARLY HIGH
19.3059 JMD
YEARLY LOW
16.2168 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2784 JMD

2013 ARS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 19.3059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 16.2168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0891 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7196 to the December average rate of 16.5001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.3059 was down 3.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.0965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,529 JMD
2012 Average 97,236 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 81,084 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,445.47 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19.4606
16.2309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 18.8737, compared to 17.6831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.8935 JMD (High: 17.6614 / Low: 16.7679). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1047 JMD (High: 17.8245 / Low: 17.7197).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8935
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 19.1915) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.7227), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5313 (-2.69%).

2013 Avg (April) 19.1915
2012 Avg (April) 19.7227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8116 18.4712 18.7196
February 19.0254 18.3524 18.7168
March 19.1351 18.8379 19.0239
April 19.3059 19.0305 19.1915
May 19.1064 18.6681 18.8401
June 18.9372 18.5746 18.7504
July 18.7509 18.3906 18.6031
August 18.4147 17.9192 18.1702
September 17.9223 17.7057 17.7889
October 17.8245 17.7197 17.7784
November 17.6614 16.7679 17.2579
December 16.7834 16.2168 16.5001