YEARLY HIGH
0.5675 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5273 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5489 AFN

2013 JMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.5675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.5273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5550 to the December average rate of 0.5460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5675 was down 3.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,837 AFN
2012 Average 2,775 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,636 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5564
0.5394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to AFN 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 0.5481, compared to 0.5497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0371 AFN (High: 0.5644 / Low: 0.5273). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 AFN (High: 0.5468 / Low: 0.5411).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0371
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.5519) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5755), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0236 (-4.10%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.5519
2012 Avg (November) 0.5755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5584 0.5521 0.5550
February 0.5663 0.5459 0.5522
March 0.5572 0.5413 0.5484
April 0.5460 0.5364 0.5408
May 0.5492 0.5367 0.5444
June 0.5570 0.5415 0.5479
July 0.5585 0.5470 0.5537
August 0.5555 0.5494 0.5522
September 0.5537 0.5436 0.5506
October 0.5468 0.5411 0.5440
November 0.5675 0.5430 0.5519
December 0.5644 0.5273 0.5460