2013 EUR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.5071 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.1723 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8167 ZAR

2013 EUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 14.5071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.1723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3348 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6744 to the December average rate of 14.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 14.5071 was up 25.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.5808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,536 ZAR

2012 Average 52,774 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 55,862 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,673.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.4540

11.4217

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 12.0998, compared to 13.5337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0998

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.3554 ZAR (High: 13.0467 / Low: 11.6913). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2454 ZAR (High: 13.1097 / Low: 12.8642).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3554

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 14.2013) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.3175), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8838 (+25.48%).

2013 Avg (December) 14.2013

2012 Avg (December) 11.3175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2521	11.1723	11.6744
February	12.1482	11.5500	11.8561
March	12.0841	11.7572	11.9041
April	12.0544	11.6543	11.8611
May	13.0467	11.6913	12.0971
June	13.4730	12.8737	13.2058
July	13.1097	12.8642	12.9876
August	13.8783	13.0531	13.4060
September	13.6228	13.0204	13.3369
October	13.6486	13.3766	13.5060
November	13.9184	13.6431	13.7647
December	14.5071	13.8371	14.2013