YEARLY HIGH
2.8701 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.3039 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6255 ZAR

2013 AED to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AED to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.8701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.3039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5662 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3890 to the December average rate of 2.8215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8701 was up 17.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,350 ZAR
2012 Average 11,179 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,519 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,830.82 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8648
2.3457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.5087, compared to 2.7424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3033 ZAR (High: 2.7305 / Low: 2.4272). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0499 ZAR (High: 2.4477 / Low: 2.3978).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3033
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.8215) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4725 (+20.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.8215
2012 Avg (December) 2.3490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4603 2.3039 2.3890
February 2.4477 2.3978 2.4174
March 2.5341 2.4573 2.5007
April 2.5165 2.4246 2.4783
May 2.7305 2.4272 2.5383
June 2.7779 2.6814 2.7283
July 2.7756 2.6530 2.7021
August 2.8239 2.6709 2.7404
September 2.8041 2.6307 2.7180
October 2.7474 2.6574 2.6958
November 2.8247 2.7423 2.7764
December 2.8701 2.7721 2.8215