YEARLY HIGH
42.3534 JMD
YEARLY LOW
34.9346 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.3874 JMD

2013 LTL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 42.3534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 34.9346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4188 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6526 to the December average rate of 41.4678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 42.3534 was up 19.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 35.5184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,767 JMD
2012 Average 164,501 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 174,673 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,094.14 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

42.0493
35.0710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 36.7909, compared to 39.9838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.9838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.8303 JMD (High: 42.3534 / Low: 40.5231). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4579 JMD (High: 39.3065 / Low: 38.8485).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8303
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4579

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 0.5136 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 41.4678) against the same month in 2012 (average: 34.9338), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5340 (+18.70%).

2013 Avg (December) 41.4678
2012 Avg (December) 34.9338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.2752 34.9346 35.6526
February 36.7532 35.3331 36.2566
March 36.6525 35.8969 36.3430
April 37.6652 36.3785 37.2855
May 37.7112 36.6247 37.0690
June 38.9372 37.1330 38.1388
July 38.9449 37.5698 38.3186
August 39.3065 38.8485 39.0963
September 40.2341 38.6619 39.4409
October 41.7660 40.3179 41.0465
November 40.9698 40.0539 40.5329
December 42.3534 40.5231 41.4678