YEARLY HIGH
35.2921 JMD
YEARLY LOW
29.2673 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.5956 JMD

2013 PLN to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 35.2921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 29.2673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0247 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7881 to the December average rate of 34.3253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 35.2921 was up 17.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 30.0909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 705,841 JMD
2012 Average 543,736 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 585,347 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,494.24 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

34.7791
29.3344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 30.4201, compared to 32.7711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.7711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 2.0008 JMD (High: 35.2921 / Low: 33.2913). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5602 JMD (High: 30.5304 / Low: 29.9702).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5602

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 0.4680 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 34.3253) against the same month in 2012 (average: 29.4593), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8661 (+16.52%).

2013 Avg (December) 34.3253
2012 Avg (December) 29.4593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.1203 29.3899 29.7881
February 30.5206 29.2673 30.0284
March 30.5304 29.9702 30.1962
April 31.6558 30.0202 31.1224
May 31.3106 30.0495 30.6544
June 31.5902 29.9968 30.7311
July 31.8989 30.0619 30.9867
August 32.3135 31.4448 31.9176
September 32.8960 31.0862 32.1601
October 34.4877 32.9905 33.8480
November 33.8277 33.1151 33.3889
December 35.2921 33.2913 34.3253