2013 DJF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0591 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0476 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0543 ZAR

2013 DJF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0495 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0591 was up 17.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295 ZAR

2012 Average 230 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 238 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.33 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0591

0.0486

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0519, compared to 0.0567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0061 ZAR (High: 0.0564 / Low: 0.0503). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ZAR (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0582) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+19.88%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0582

2012 Avg (December) 0.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0510	0.0476	0.0495
February	0.0506	0.0496	0.0500
March	0.0525	0.0509	0.0518
April	0.0521	0.0502	0.0514
May	0.0564	0.0503	0.0525
June	0.0575	0.0555	0.0564
July	0.0575	0.0549	0.0559
August	0.0584	0.0552	0.0567
September	0.0579	0.0544	0.0562
October	0.0569	0.0552	0.0559
November	0.0585	0.0568	0.0575
December	0.0591	0.0572	0.0582