2013 BAM to JMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BAM to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BAM to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 74.7555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 61.5129.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2426 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.8835 to the December average rate of 73.1705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 74.7555 was up 19.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 62.5131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BAM to JMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 64.9040, compared to 70.5508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6468 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 3.2495 JMD (High: 74.7555 / Low: 71.5060). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8278 JMD (High: 69.3746 / Low: 68.5467).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9020 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 73.1705) against the same month in 2012 (average: 61.5987), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5718 (+18.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.9997 | 61.5129 | 62.8835 |
| February | 64.8270 | 62.4567 | 63.9869 |
| March | 64.6686 | 63.3268 | 64.1168 |
| April | 66.4077 | 64.1376 | 65.7719 |
| May | 66.5031 | 64.6578 | 65.3866 |
| June | 68.6277 | 65.5509 | 67.2785 |
| July | 68.7065 | 66.2946 | 67.6206 |
| August | 69.3746 | 68.5467 | 68.9840 |
| September | 70.9816 | 68.1921 | 69.5918 |
| October | 73.6992 | 71.1253 | 72.4200 |
| November | 72.3214 | 70.6729 | 71.5180 |
| December | 74.7555 | 71.5060 | 73.1705 |