2013 DOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2466 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2110 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2314 ZAR

2013 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.2466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2172 to the December average rate of 0.2434, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2466 was up 3.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,233 ZAR

2012 Average 1,052 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,055 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2460

0.2146

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.2250, compared to 0.2378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0263 ZAR (High: 0.2434 / Low: 0.2171). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ZAR (High: 0.2201 / Low: 0.2163).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2434) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+13.01%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2434

2012 Avg (December) 0.2154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2234	0.2110	0.2172
February	0.2201	0.2163	0.2180
March	0.2273	0.2209	0.2240
April	0.2255	0.2172	0.2219
May	0.2434	0.2171	0.2269
June	0.2459	0.2374	0.2422
July	0.2441	0.2327	0.2373
August	0.2440	0.2330	0.2383
September	0.2412	0.2282	0.2346
October	0.2378	0.2303	0.2333
November	0.2443	0.2367	0.2401
December	0.2466	0.2400	0.2434