2013 CNY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7337 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.3538 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5664 ZAR

2013 CNY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CNY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.7337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3798 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4073 to the December average rate of 1.7029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7337 was up 20.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,342 ZAR

2012 Average 32,537 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 33,846 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,495.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7325

1.3778

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.4862, compared to 1.6466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1863 ZAR (High: 1.6321 / Low: 1.4459). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 ZAR (High: 1.4418 / Low: 1.4104).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1863

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.7029) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3206 (+23.19%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.7029

2012 Avg (December) 1.3823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4491	1.3538	1.4073
February	1.4418	1.4104	1.4216
March	1.4966	1.4475	1.4742
April	1.4899	1.4338	1.4684
May	1.6321	1.4459	1.5152
June	1.6607	1.6034	1.6302
July	1.6589	1.5857	1.6148
August	1.6927	1.6007	1.6422
September	1.6809	1.5773	1.6297
October	1.6474	1.6012	1.6203
November	1.6984	1.6474	1.6697
December	1.7337	1.6690	1.7029