YEARLY HIGH
38.4327 JMD
YEARLY LOW
35.6335 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9215 JMD

2013 PEN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 38.4327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 35.6335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7992 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.3063 to the December average rate of 37.5080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 38.4327 was up 6.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 36.2522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,164 JMD
2012 Average 167,559 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 178,168 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,995.96 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

38.2537
35.9989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 36.9425, compared to 36.9005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.9005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.5316 JMD (High: 38.2785 / Low: 36.7469). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3045 JMD (High: 36.2889 / Low: 35.9845).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5316
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9868 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 38.0658) against the same month in 2012 (average: 32.6097), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4561 (+16.73%).

2013 Avg (April) 38.0658
2012 Avg (April) 32.6097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.4578 35.7768 36.3063
February 36.9049 35.6335 36.3218
March 37.8342 36.6828 37.3028
April 38.4327 37.3641 38.0658
May 37.8850 36.4261 37.3226
June 36.7852 36.0211 36.3358
July 36.6554 36.1843 36.4131
August 36.2889 35.9845 36.1868
September 37.1934 36.1301 36.6855
October 37.8805 37.0060 37.5145
November 37.7378 36.6336 37.0949
December 38.2785 36.7469 37.5080