YEARLY HIGH
0.0706 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0611 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0662 JMD

2013 LBP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0615 to the December average rate of 0.0694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0706 was up 14.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353 JMD
2012 Average 294 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 305 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.72 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0702
0.0607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0642, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 JMD (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0611). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JMD (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0670).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0694) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+13.71%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0694
2012 Avg (December) 0.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0619 0.0612 0.0615
February 0.0634 0.0611 0.0623
March 0.0651 0.0633 0.0643
April 0.0660 0.0650 0.0657
May 0.0658 0.0653 0.0655
June 0.0669 0.0653 0.0661
July 0.0671 0.0666 0.0669
August 0.0672 0.0670 0.0671
September 0.0680 0.0671 0.0675
October 0.0694 0.0681 0.0688
November 0.0696 0.0680 0.0688
December 0.0706 0.0683 0.0694