2013 ARS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9110 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.6021 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7651 ZAR

2013 ARS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 1.9110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.6021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3089 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7741 to the December average rate of 1.6364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9110 was down 0.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,555 ZAR

2012 Average 9,030 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,011 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,544.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9048

1.6120

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ARS 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 1.7969, compared to 1.7333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1833 ZAR (High: 1.8988 / Low: 1.7155). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 ZAR (High: 1.7870 / Low: 1.7540).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1833

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0621 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 1.8804) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+0.32%).

2013 Avg (June) 1.8804

2012 Avg (June) 1.8744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8211	1.7216	1.7741
February	1.7870	1.7540	1.7732
March	1.8255	1.7887	1.8054
April	1.8051	1.7324	1.7675
May	1.8988	1.7155	1.7810
June	1.9110	1.8359	1.8804
July	1.8860	1.7821	1.8257
August	1.8442	1.7693	1.8043
September	1.8116	1.6839	1.7422
October	1.7420	1.6643	1.6945
November	1.7378	1.6575	1.6968
December	1.6824	1.6021	1.6364