2013 ZAR to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1339 JMD

YEARLY LOW

9.7771 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3580 JMD

2013 ZAR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 11.1339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 9.7771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3569 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5555 to the December average rate of 10.0843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.1339 was down 3.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.5660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 556,697 JMD

2012 Average 538,785 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 488,854 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,842.95 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.9481

9.8839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 10.5116, compared to 10.2045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.2503 JMD (High: 11.0918 / Low: 9.8415). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2594 JMD (High: 10.6823 / Low: 10.4229).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2503

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2594

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 0.6157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 10.8594) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.0723), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2129 (-1.92%).

2013 Avg (April) 10.8594

2012 Avg (April) 11.0723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9229	10.1969	10.5555
February	10.8076	10.3392	10.5562
March	10.6823	10.4229	10.5375
April	11.1339	10.6015	10.8594
May	11.0918	9.8415	10.5882
June	10.2130	9.7817	9.9725
July	10.3857	9.9227	10.1922
August	10.3350	9.7771	10.0725
September	10.5147	9.8621	10.2137
October	10.6981	10.2013	10.4938
November	10.3232	10.0620	10.1706
December	10.2539	9.8770	10.0843