YEARLY HIGH
0.2973 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2444 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2693 JMD

2013 KMF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KMF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0529 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2499 to the December average rate of 0.2910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2973 was up 19.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,486 JMD
2012 Average 1,153 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,222 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264.39 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2951
0.2458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2581, compared to 0.2804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0130 JMD (High: 0.2973 / Low: 0.2843). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 JMD (High: 0.2759 / Low: 0.2724).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2910) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0460 (+18.77%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2910
2012 Avg (December) 0.2450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2545 0.2444 0.2499
February 0.2582 0.2475 0.2546
March 0.2573 0.2517 0.2550
April 0.2640 0.2553 0.2616
May 0.2644 0.2570 0.2599
June 0.2727 0.2601 0.2678
July 0.2731 0.2617 0.2687
August 0.2759 0.2724 0.2742
September 0.2824 0.2718 0.2762
October 0.2932 0.2829 0.2880
November 0.2877 0.2810 0.2844
December 0.2973 0.2843 0.2910