YEARLY HIGH
0.1151 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0998 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1081 JMD

2013 CDF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.1151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1005 to the December average rate of 0.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1151 was up 14.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 575 JMD
2012 Average 480 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 499 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.43 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1145
0.0992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1050, compared to 0.1113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0046 JMD (High: 0.1044 / Low: 0.0998). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JMD (High: 0.1075 / Low: 0.1067).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1132) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+13.94%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1132
2012 Avg (December) 0.0993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1008 0.1000 0.1005
February 0.1044 0.0998 0.1019
March 0.1062 0.1033 0.1046
April 0.1079 0.1063 0.1074
May 0.1075 0.1067 0.1071
June 0.1098 0.1071 0.1084
July 0.1106 0.1091 0.1097
August 0.1107 0.1097 0.1101
September 0.1113 0.1095 0.1102
October 0.1133 0.1112 0.1123
November 0.1137 0.1111 0.1122
December 0.1151 0.1114 0.1132