YEARLY HIGH
5.5555 JMD
YEARLY LOW
5.0036 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3293 JMD

2013 ETB to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 5.5555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 5.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5519 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0610 to the December average rate of 5.4708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.5555 was up 9.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.0629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,777 JMD
2012 Average 24,864 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 25,018 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,759.53 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.5260
5.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.2282, compared to 5.4305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1723 JMD (High: 5.3414 / Low: 5.1691). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 JMD (High: 5.4037 / Low: 5.3743).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1723
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.4708) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.0426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4283 (+8.49%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.4708
2012 Avg (December) 5.0426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0841 5.0195 5.0610
February 5.1719 5.0036 5.0944
March 5.3414 5.1691 5.2454
April 5.3522 5.2949 5.3324
May 5.3180 5.2773 5.2922
June 5.3923 5.2892 5.3436
July 5.4037 5.3743 5.3912
August 5.4136 5.3764 5.3854
September 5.4368 5.3819 5.4004
October 5.5210 5.4359 5.4837
November 5.5049 5.3859 5.4516
December 5.5555 5.3974 5.4708