YEARLY HIGH
17.1118 BIF
YEARLY LOW
14.5677 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5595 BIF

2013 JMD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 17.1118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 14.5677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5440 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3795 to the December average rate of 14.8029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.1118 was up 2.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.7372, 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 85,559 BIF
2012 Average 79,373 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 72,839 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,720.14 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.9157
14.6109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BIF 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 16.0965, compared to 15.0225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.8947 BIF (High: 17.1118 / Low: 16.2170). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0958 BIF (High: 15.2060 / Low: 15.1101).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8947
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0958

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6341 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 16.7236) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.0679), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6557 (+10.99%).

2013 Avg (February) 16.7236
2012 Avg (February) 15.0679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9953 16.2216 16.3795
February 17.1118 16.2170 16.7236
March 16.2991 15.5916 16.0895
April 16.0989 15.7582 15.8981
May 15.9953 15.7352 15.9286
June 15.7427 15.3484 15.5595
July 15.3979 15.1433 15.2824
August 15.2060 15.1101 15.1662
September 15.1692 14.9943 15.1036
October 14.9697 14.7691 14.8485
November 15.1066 14.7988 14.9312
December 15.0547 14.5677 14.8029