2013 KES to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2353 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.0492 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1586 JMD

2013 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.2353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1862 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0653 to the December average rate of 1.2108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2353 was up 14.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,177 JMD

2012 Average 5,229 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 5,246 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 930.81 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2341

1.0500

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JMD 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 1.1300, compared to 1.1872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0569 JMD (High: 1.1068 / Low: 1.0499). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 JMD (High: 1.1615 / Low: 1.1550).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0569

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2108) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1413 (+13.21%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2108

2012 Avg (December) 1.0695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0739	1.0492	1.0653
February	1.1068	1.0499	1.0720
March	1.1471	1.1024	1.1285
April	1.1849	1.1461	1.1731
May	1.1821	1.1595	1.1726
June	1.1784	1.1572	1.1687
July	1.1747	1.1553	1.1642
August	1.1615	1.1550	1.1586
September	1.1876	1.1590	1.1667
October	1.2320	1.1848	1.2187
November	1.2248	1.1825	1.2040
December	1.2353	1.1890	1.2108