2013 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1179 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.5513 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8889 JPY

2013 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 3.1179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.5513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5666 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6674 to the December average rate of 2.7317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.1179 was up 9.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,589 JPY

2012 Average 12,858 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 12,756 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,832.82 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0761

2.6303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to JPY 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 2.8311, compared to 2.9467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.4249 JPY (High: 3.0730 / Low: 2.6481). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0838 JPY (High: 3.0265 / Low: 2.9427).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4249

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 3.0202) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3955 (+15.07%).

2013 Avg (May) 3.0202

2012 Avg (May) 2.6247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7464	2.5513	2.6674
February	2.8541	2.7104	2.7904
March	2.8851	2.7989	2.8480
April	3.0182	2.7893	2.9567
May	3.1179	2.8692	3.0202
June	2.9713	2.5822	2.7042
July	3.0973	2.7862	3.0301
August	3.0438	2.7777	2.9774
September	3.0787	2.9887	3.0389
October	3.0265	2.9427	2.9935
November	3.0730	2.6481	2.9084
December	2.7743	2.6830	2.7317