2013 ANG to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ANG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ANG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 5.8905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.7561.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1344 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9293 to the December average rate of 5.7929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.8905 was up 17.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.0309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ANG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ANG to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.1563, compared to 5.6371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4808 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.6227 ZAR (High: 5.6068 / Low: 4.9842). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1027 ZAR (High: 5.0258 / Low: 4.9231).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0470 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.7929) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.8385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9544 (+19.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0801 | 4.7561 | 4.9293 |
| February | 5.0258 | 4.9231 | 4.9662 |
| March | 5.2035 | 5.0461 | 5.1347 |
| April | 5.1677 | 4.9783 | 5.0890 |
| May | 5.6068 | 4.9842 | 5.2118 |
| June | 5.7047 | 5.5059 | 5.6067 |
| July | 5.6994 | 5.4704 | 5.5639 |
| August | 5.8180 | 5.4838 | 5.6350 |
| September | 5.7677 | 5.4006 | 5.5880 |
| October | 5.6609 | 5.4611 | 5.5413 |
| November | 5.7993 | 5.6308 | 5.7014 |
| December | 5.8905 | 5.6913 | 5.7929 |