YEARLY HIGH
11.1404 JMD
YEARLY LOW
9.7107 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3570 JMD

2013 SZL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 11.1404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 9.7107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4297 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5606 to the December average rate of 10.0771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.1404 was down 3.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.5292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,702 JMD
2012 Average 53,874 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 48,554 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,148.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.9459
9.8870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 10.5102, compared to 10.2038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.2171 JMD (High: 11.0474 / Low: 9.8303). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1553 JMD (High: 10.6150 / Low: 10.4597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2171
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 10.8576) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.0838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2262 (-2.04%).

2013 Avg (April) 10.8576
2012 Avg (April) 11.0838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9078 10.2193 10.5606
February 10.7763 10.2899 10.5411
March 10.6150 10.4597 10.5374
April 11.1404 10.6115 10.8576
May 11.0474 9.8303 10.5889
June 10.1323 9.7107 9.9753
July 10.4280 9.9248 10.1971
August 10.3386 9.7830 10.0776
September 10.5223 9.8629 10.2098
October 10.6942 10.2029 10.4902
November 10.3358 10.0493 10.1710
December 10.2585 9.8816 10.0771