YEARLY HIGH
0.0015 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0012 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0014 ZAR

2013 GNF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GNF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0012 to the December average rate of 0.0015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0015 was up 19.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8 ZAR
2012 Average 6 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 6 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.57 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0015
0.0012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0013, compared to 0.0014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0014 / Low: 0.0013). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0012).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0015) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+21.69%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0015
2012 Avg (December) 0.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0013 0.0012 0.0012
February 0.0013 0.0012 0.0013
March 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
April 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
May 0.0014 0.0013 0.0013
June 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
July 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
August 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
September 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
October 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
November 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
December 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015