YEARLY HIGH
0.5979 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5179 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5619 JMD

2013 DJF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.5979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.5179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0800 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5219 to the December average rate of 0.5868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5979 was up 14.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,989 JMD
2012 Average 2,478 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,589 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400.06 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5933
0.5154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5453, compared to 0.5785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0212 JMD (High: 0.5390 / Low: 0.5179). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 JMD (High: 0.5708 / Low: 0.5669).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.5868) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0695 (+13.44%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.5868
2012 Avg (December) 0.5172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5254 0.5187 0.5219
February 0.5390 0.5179 0.5282
March 0.5530 0.5364 0.5457
April 0.5603 0.5519 0.5576
May 0.5580 0.5540 0.5557
June 0.5710 0.5546 0.5628
July 0.5708 0.5669 0.5693
August 0.5735 0.5686 0.5708
September 0.5791 0.5707 0.5738
October 0.5917 0.5796 0.5860
November 0.5907 0.5773 0.5843
December 0.5979 0.5782 0.5868