YEARLY HIGH
0.6667 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5431 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5864 BTN

2013 JMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.6667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.5431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1236 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5866 to the December average rate of 0.5924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6667 was up 2.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6490, 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 3,333 BTN
2012 Average 2,981 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,715 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 618.16 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6336
0.5428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to BTN 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 0.5688, compared to 0.6040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0704 BTN (High: 0.6667 / Low: 0.5963). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 BTN (High: 0.5586 / Low: 0.5440).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0704
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.6184) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0413 (+7.15%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.6184
2012 Avg (August) 0.5772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5987 0.5771 0.5866
February 0.5895 0.5648 0.5742
March 0.5767 0.5527 0.5623
April 0.5586 0.5440 0.5504
May 0.5715 0.5431 0.5568
June 0.5984 0.5721 0.5824
July 0.5996 0.5827 0.5909
August 0.6667 0.5963 0.6184
September 0.6644 0.6058 0.6260
October 0.6074 0.5863 0.5926
November 0.6122 0.5903 0.6036
December 0.6065 0.5821 0.5924