YEARLY HIGH
2.1590 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.9214 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0591 JMD

2013 KGS to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.9214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2376 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9496 to the December average rate of 2.1218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1590 was up 7.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,795 JMD
2012 Average 9,464 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 9,607 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,187.96 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1520
1.9312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.0153, compared to 2.1029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0868 JMD (High: 2.0082 / Low: 1.9214). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 JMD (High: 2.0609 / Low: 2.0409).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0868
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.1218) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1820 (+9.38%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.1218
2012 Avg (December) 1.9398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9600 1.9245 1.9496
February 2.0082 1.9214 1.9607
March 2.0487 1.9969 2.0240
April 2.0609 2.0409 2.0505
May 2.0590 2.0346 2.0463
June 2.0937 2.0272 2.0609
July 2.0794 2.0585 2.0696
August 2.0933 2.0645 2.0797
September 2.1128 2.0604 2.0829
October 2.1578 2.1116 2.1336
November 2.1568 2.0986 2.1302
December 2.1590 2.0898 2.1218