2013 GMD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3170 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2507 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2852 ZAR

2013 GMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.3170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0663 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2626 to the December average rate of 0.2732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3170 was up 6.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,585 ZAR

2012 Average 1,321 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,254 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.29 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3106

0.2582

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2727, compared to 0.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2727

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0511 ZAR (High: 0.3163 / Low: 0.2651). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 ZAR (High: 0.3068 / Low: 0.2999).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.3062) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0467 (+18.00%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.3062

2012 Avg (August) 0.2595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2713	0.2507	0.2626
February	0.2703	0.2605	0.2661
March	0.2808	0.2700	0.2760
April	0.2793	0.2698	0.2749
May	0.2949	0.2680	0.2787
June	0.2979	0.2723	0.2777
July	0.3117	0.2775	0.3017
August	0.3170	0.2896	0.3062
September	0.3157	0.2958	0.3060
October	0.3068	0.2999	0.3030
November	0.3163	0.2651	0.2967
December	0.2774	0.2701	0.2732