YEARLY HIGH
0.4944 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4277 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4640 JMD

2013 YER to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.4277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0667 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4307 to the December average rate of 0.4860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4944 was up 14.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,472 JMD
2012 Average 2,051 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,138 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.55 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4915
0.4252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4500, compared to 0.4779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0175 JMD (High: 0.4456 / Low: 0.4281). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 JMD (High: 0.4724 / Low: 0.4698).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4860) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0583 (+13.64%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4860
2012 Avg (December) 0.4276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4331 0.4277 0.4307
February 0.4456 0.4281 0.4363
March 0.4571 0.4431 0.4504
April 0.4627 0.4556 0.4598
May 0.4609 0.4571 0.4587
June 0.4707 0.4577 0.4642
July 0.4717 0.4676 0.4705
August 0.4724 0.4698 0.4713
September 0.4778 0.4712 0.4742
October 0.4866 0.4782 0.4831
November 0.4875 0.4763 0.4823
December 0.4944 0.4789 0.4860