2013 GIP to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GIP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GIP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 17.3749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.6360.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7389 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0179 to the December average rate of 16.9717, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.3749 was up 21.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.3064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GIP to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.4070, compared to 15.9718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5648 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.3678 ZAR (High: 15.2487 / Low: 13.8809). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4311 ZAR (High: 15.3435 / Low: 14.9124).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7157 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 16.9717) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.8533), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1183 (+22.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3609 | 13.6360 | 14.0179 |
| February | 14.3655 | 13.8351 | 14.0246 |
| March | 14.8791 | 14.4253 | 14.6800 |
| April | 14.7132 | 13.6626 | 13.9643 |
| May | 15.2487 | 13.8809 | 14.2557 |
| June | 15.8314 | 15.0446 | 15.4995 |
| July | 15.3435 | 14.9124 | 15.0584 |
| August | 16.1566 | 15.0383 | 15.6030 |
| September | 16.2786 | 15.5513 | 15.8411 |
| October | 16.3180 | 15.7825 | 15.9270 |
| November | 16.6657 | 16.1491 | 16.4299 |
| December | 17.3749 | 16.6717 | 16.9717 |