YEARLY HIGH
15.3570 JMD
YEARLY LOW
13.1686 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3637 JMD

2013 BOB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 15.3570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 13.1686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1884 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2554 to the December average rate of 15.1186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.3570 was up 16.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.2363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,785 JMD
2012 Average 63,623 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 65,843 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,941.98 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.3049
13.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 13.8550, compared to 14.8724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.4869 JMD (High: 14.6125 / Low: 14.1257). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 JMD (High: 14.7033 / Low: 14.6382).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4869
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

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 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 15.1186) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.1594), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9591 (+14.89%).

2013 Avg (December) 15.1186
2012 Avg (December) 13.1594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3295 13.1689 13.2554
February 13.6361 13.1686 13.4026
March 14.0158 13.6357 13.8483
April 14.1978 14.0163 14.1493
May 14.1491 14.0828 14.1036
June 14.6125 14.1257 14.3707
July 14.6672 14.5825 14.6413
August 14.7033 14.6382 14.6707
September 14.8825 14.6791 14.7598
October 15.1365 14.8778 15.0329
November 15.1261 14.8314 15.0108
December 15.3570 14.8921 15.1186