YEARLY HIGH
175.5682 JMD
YEARLY LOW
140.6817 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.1365 JMD

2013 FKP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 175.5682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 140.6817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8866 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.9368 to the December average rate of 171.1467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 175.5682 was up 16.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 150.4053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 877,841 JMD
2012 Average 700,392 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 703,408 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,432.81 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

173.7414
142.6057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 149.3218, compared to 162.9512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.6293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.3218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.9512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 8.4385 JMD (High: 166.0460 / Low: 157.6075). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6438 JMD (High: 169.1129 / Low: 165.4692).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.4385
October Spread (Stable) ±3.6438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.7365 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 171.1467) against the same month in 2012 (average: 148.3616), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7851 (+15.36%).

2013 Avg (December) 171.1467
2012 Avg (December) 148.3616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.6265 145.0300 147.9368
February 148.9768 140.6817 145.2003
March 148.9155 143.1384 146.0360
April 153.0777 148.0169 151.3765
May 153.9635 148.3417 150.8249
June 157.4050 149.9256 154.5565
July 155.8172 150.5406 153.4691
August 158.7971 153.5008 157.0944
September 166.0460 157.6075 161.7822
October 169.1129 165.4692 167.1205
November 168.6907 164.9746 167.0940
December 175.5682 168.3123 171.1467