YEARLY HIGH
53.1688 JMD
YEARLY LOW
45.9660 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.8757 JMD

2013 BBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 53.1688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 45.9660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2027 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2923 to the December average rate of 52.2515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 53.1688 was up 14.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 46.2558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,844 JMD
2012 Average 220,904 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 229,830 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,013.71 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

52.8474
45.6964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 48.3734, compared to 51.3780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.3734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 1.8389 JMD (High: 47.8322 / Low: 45.9933). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2909 JMD (High: 50.7931 / Low: 50.5022).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8389
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1163 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 52.2515) against the same month in 2012 (average: 45.9720), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2795 (+13.66%).

2013 Avg (December) 52.2515
2012 Avg (December) 45.9720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.5345 45.9660 46.2923
February 47.8322 45.9933 46.8629
March 49.0661 47.5863 48.3972
April 49.7464 48.9408 49.4197
May 49.5423 49.1255 49.3034
June 50.7000 49.1892 49.9652
July 50.6971 50.2819 50.5688
August 50.7931 50.5022 50.6744
September 51.3775 50.6488 50.9694
October 52.3319 51.4180 51.9462
November 52.4044 51.2081 51.8579
December 53.1688 51.4920 52.2515