YEARLY HIGH
106.3375 JMD
YEARLY LOW
91.9320 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.7515 JMD

2013 BMD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 106.3375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 91.9320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4055 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.5846 to the December average rate of 104.5030, 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 106.3375 was up 14.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 92.5116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 531,688 JMD
2012 Average 441,808 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 459,660 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,027.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

105.6949
91.3928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 96.7469, compared to 102.7560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.7469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.7560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 3.6779 JMD (High: 95.6644 / Low: 91.9866). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5818 JMD (High: 101.5862 / Low: 101.0044).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6779
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5818

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 0.2326 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 104.5030) against the same month in 2012 (average: 91.9440), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5590 (+13.66%).

2013 Avg (December) 104.5030
2012 Avg (December) 91.9440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.0691 91.9320 92.5846
February 95.6644 91.9866 93.7258
March 98.1322 95.1726 96.7944
April 99.4928 97.8816 98.8394
May 99.0847 98.2510 98.6067
June 101.4000 98.3784 99.9305
July 101.3941 100.5639 101.1376
August 101.5862 101.0044 101.3487
September 102.7550 101.2976 101.9387
October 104.6638 102.8360 103.8924
November 104.8089 102.4163 103.7157
December 106.3375 102.9840 104.5030