YEARLY HIGH
0.1023 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0898 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0966 ZAR

2013 JMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0948 to the December average rate of 0.0992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1023 was up 2.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 511 ZAR
2012 Average 465 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 449 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.32 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1011
0.0913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ZAR 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 0.0952, compared to 0.0980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0115 ZAR (High: 0.1016 / Low: 0.0902). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ZAR (High: 0.0959 / Low: 0.0936).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0993) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+7.14%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0993
2012 Avg (August) 0.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0981 0.0916 0.0948
February 0.0967 0.0925 0.0948
March 0.0959 0.0936 0.0949
April 0.0943 0.0898 0.0921
May 0.1016 0.0902 0.0946
June 0.1022 0.0979 0.1003
July 0.1008 0.0963 0.0981
August 0.1023 0.0968 0.0993
September 0.1014 0.0951 0.0979
October 0.0980 0.0935 0.0953
November 0.0994 0.0969 0.0983
December 0.1012 0.0975 0.0992