YEARLY HIGH
14.7671 JMD
YEARLY LOW
12.7672 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9421 JMD

2013 SBD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 14.7671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 12.7672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9999 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0502 to the December average rate of 14.5317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 14.7671 was up 13.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,835 JMD
2012 Average 61,965 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 63,836 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,999.52 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.6799
12.9020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.5174, compared to 14.3668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.7110 JMD (High: 13.4782 / Low: 12.7672). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2396 JMD (High: 14.3117 / Low: 14.0722).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7110
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2396

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 0.0778 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 14.5317) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.9564), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5753 (+12.16%).

2013 Avg (December) 14.5317
2012 Avg (December) 12.9564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1354 12.7918 13.0502
February 13.4782 12.7672 13.2190
March 13.8875 13.3855 13.5789
April 13.8210 13.5266 13.6849
May 13.8179 13.4456 13.6651
June 14.1190 13.6780 13.9064
July 14.2724 13.9892 14.1909
August 14.3117 14.0722 14.2267
September 14.4549 14.1388 14.2990
October 14.6208 14.3405 14.5150
November 14.6110 14.1786 14.4372
December 14.7671 14.3040 14.5317