YEARLY HIGH
1.3662 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1564 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2776 JMD

2013 BDT to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.3662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.1564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2098 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1622 to the December average rate of 1.3457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3662 was up 17.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,831 JMD
2012 Average 5,396 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,782 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,048.88 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3640
1.1438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.2325, compared to 1.3226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0468 JMD (High: 1.2546 / Low: 1.2078). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 JMD (High: 1.2687 / Low: 1.2611).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.3457) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2074 (+18.22%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.3457
2012 Avg (December) 1.1383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1711 1.1564 1.1622
February 1.2078 1.1624 1.1883
March 1.2546 1.2078 1.2310
April 1.2711 1.2543 1.2660
May 1.2687 1.2611 1.2644
June 1.2971 1.2667 1.2831
July 1.3034 1.2942 1.2996
August 1.3107 1.2997 1.3035
September 1.3258 1.3060 1.3133
October 1.3509 1.3249 1.3382
November 1.3464 1.3199 1.3355
December 1.3662 1.3249 1.3457