YEARLY HIGH
0.0514 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0418 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0475 ZAR

2013 GYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0433 to the December average rate of 0.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0514 was up 16.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257 ZAR
2012 Average 202 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 209 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0511
0.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0454, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0054 ZAR (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0440). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ZAR (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0435).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.0497) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0090 (+22.14%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.0497
2012 Avg (August) 0.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0446 0.0418 0.0433
February 0.0444 0.0435 0.0438
March 0.0459 0.0445 0.0453
April 0.0455 0.0439 0.0449
May 0.0493 0.0440 0.0458
June 0.0502 0.0484 0.0493
July 0.0502 0.0483 0.0490
August 0.0514 0.0485 0.0497
September 0.0509 0.0478 0.0493
October 0.0499 0.0483 0.0489
November 0.0513 0.0489 0.0502
December 0.0512 0.0493 0.0504