2013 HKD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3589 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0918 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2433 ZAR

2013 HKD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.3589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2671 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1318 to the December average rate of 1.3365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3589 was up 17.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 33,971 ZAR

2012 Average 26,467 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 27,295 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,676.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3570

1.1113

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.1876, compared to 1.2989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1428 ZAR (High: 1.2919 / Low: 1.1491). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 ZAR (High: 1.1591 / Low: 1.1357).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1428

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.3365) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2232 (+20.05%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.3365

2012 Avg (December) 1.1132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1651	1.0918	1.1318
February	1.1591	1.1357	1.1449
March	1.1991	1.1639	1.1838
April	1.1908	1.1473	1.1725
May	1.2919	1.1491	1.2012
June	1.3154	1.2690	1.2913
July	1.3148	1.2561	1.2795
August	1.3373	1.2649	1.2978
September	1.3282	1.2461	1.2874
October	1.3013	1.2589	1.2770
November	1.3383	1.2994	1.3154
December	1.3589	1.3133	1.3365