YEARLY HIGH
62.6645 JMD
YEARLY LOW
55.5044 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.9152 JMD

2013 GEL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 62.6645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 55.5044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1601 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.8472 to the December average rate of 60.3127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 62.6645 was up 12.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 55.9325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313,323 JMD
2012 Average 264,652 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 277,522 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,800.39 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

63.0477
55.1926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 58.5020, compared to 61.3285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.5020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.3285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 2.3275 JMD (High: 61.3384 / Low: 59.0108). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5490 JMD (High: 60.3941 / Low: 59.8451).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3275
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4658 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 62.3931) against the same month in 2012 (average: 53.6991), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6941 (+16.19%).

2013 Avg (October) 62.3931
2012 Avg (October) 53.6991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.1130 55.5044 55.8472
February 57.7928 55.5571 56.6047
March 59.1808 57.4090 58.3568
April 60.1207 59.0965 59.7702
May 60.3941 59.8451 60.0817
June 61.3384 59.0108 60.3513
July 61.2533 60.6940 61.1048
August 61.3167 60.6706 61.0132
September 61.7815 60.9431 61.3686
October 62.6645 61.8513 62.3931
November 62.5870 60.7502 61.7785
December 61.1535 59.6002 60.3127