YEARLY HIGH
0.1423 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1136 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1214 SCR

2013 JMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1406 to the December average rate of 0.1154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1423 was down 15.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1692, 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 711 SCR
2012 Average 778 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 568 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.57 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1431
0.1129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to SCR 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 0.1257, compared to 0.1171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0111 SCR (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1186). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.1190 / Low: 0.1178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1406) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-12.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1406
2012 Avg (January) 0.1611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1423 0.1388 0.1406
February 0.1389 0.1291 0.1347
March 0.1297 0.1186 0.1224
April 0.1197 0.1177 0.1185
May 0.1205 0.1184 0.1195
June 0.1199 0.1173 0.1186
July 0.1194 0.1175 0.1184
August 0.1190 0.1178 0.1184
September 0.1191 0.1170 0.1181
October 0.1172 0.1149 0.1161
November 0.1178 0.1146 0.1163
December 0.1174 0.1136 0.1154