YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0148 BAM

2013 JMD to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0163 was down 11.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0183, 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 81 BAM
2012 Average 86 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 67 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.40 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0161
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BAM 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 0.0154, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 BAM (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BAM (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0144).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0159) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-9.69%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0159
2012 Avg (January) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0163 0.0156 0.0159
February 0.0160 0.0154 0.0156
March 0.0158 0.0155 0.0156
April 0.0156 0.0151 0.0152
May 0.0155 0.0150 0.0153
June 0.0153 0.0146 0.0149
July 0.0151 0.0146 0.0148
August 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
September 0.0147 0.0141 0.0144
October 0.0141 0.0136 0.0138
November 0.0141 0.0138 0.0140
December 0.0140 0.0134 0.0137