YEARLY HIGH
0.2229 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1836 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2020 JMD

2013 XAF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1876 to the December average rate of 0.2182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2229 was up 19.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,115 JMD
2012 Average 866 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 918 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.76 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2212
0.1846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1937, compared to 0.2104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0098 JMD (High: 0.2229 / Low: 0.2131). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 JMD (High: 0.2070 / Low: 0.2043).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2182) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0344 (+18.71%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2182
2012 Avg (December) 0.1838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1909 0.1836 0.1876
February 0.1935 0.1864 0.1909
March 0.1929 0.1890 0.1913
April 0.1983 0.1915 0.1962
May 0.1984 0.1929 0.1951
June 0.2047 0.1956 0.2008
July 0.2050 0.1977 0.2018
August 0.2070 0.2043 0.2057
September 0.2116 0.2034 0.2075
October 0.2198 0.2120 0.2159
November 0.2158 0.2108 0.2133
December 0.2229 0.2131 0.2182