2013 ETB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5513 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4629 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5151 ZAR

2013 ETB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.5513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0885 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4797 to the December average rate of 0.5425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5513 was up 11.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,757 ZAR

2012 Average 2,310 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,314 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 442.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5488

0.4734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.4979, compared to 0.5323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4979

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0585 ZAR (High: 0.5374 / Low: 0.4789). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 ZAR (High: 0.4868 / Low: 0.4773).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.5348) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0748 (+16.26%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.5348

2012 Avg (August) 0.4600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4937	0.4629	0.4797
February	0.4868	0.4773	0.4826
March	0.5097	0.4896	0.4978
April	0.4994	0.4803	0.4911
May	0.5374	0.4789	0.5004
June	0.5448	0.5264	0.5359
July	0.5435	0.5196	0.5291
August	0.5513	0.5208	0.5348
September	0.5457	0.5135	0.5289
October	0.5329	0.5149	0.5226
November	0.5455	0.5297	0.5360
December	0.5484	0.5336	0.5425