2013 AZN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4352 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

10.7801 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2931 ZAR

2013 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 13.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10.7801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6551 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1798 to the December average rate of 13.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.4352 was up 17.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.4169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,176 ZAR

2012 Average 52,273 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 53,901 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,275.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.4179

10.9763

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 11.7424, compared to 12.8437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.4213 ZAR (High: 12.7826 / Low: 11.3612). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2339 ZAR (High: 11.4566 / Low: 11.2226).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4213

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2339

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 0.1197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 13.2144) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.9935), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2209 (+20.20%).

2013 Avg (December) 13.2144

2012 Avg (December) 10.9935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5159	10.7801	11.1798
February	11.4566	11.2226	11.3154
March	11.8623	11.5012	11.7042
April	11.7815	11.3507	11.6016
May	12.7826	11.3612	11.8812
June	13.0064	12.5524	12.7723
July	12.9976	12.4231	12.6526
August	13.2271	12.5119	12.8352
September	13.1345	12.3199	12.7291
October	12.8659	12.4466	12.6263
November	13.2342	12.8463	13.0046
December	13.4352	12.9835	13.2144