2013 HTG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2687 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2007 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2268 ZAR

2013 HTG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.2687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0680 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2083 to the December average rate of 0.2559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2687 was up 26.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,344 ZAR

2012 Average 985 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,004 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2606

0.2035

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.2170, compared to 0.2367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0310 ZAR (High: 0.2687 / Low: 0.2377). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ZAR (High: 0.2112 / Low: 0.2055).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2559) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0512 (+24.99%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2559

2012 Avg (December) 0.2047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2145	0.2007	0.2083
February	0.2112	0.2055	0.2087
March	0.2195	0.2123	0.2160
April	0.2175	0.2095	0.2142
May	0.2365	0.2095	0.2193
June	0.2404	0.2291	0.2352
July	0.2350	0.2243	0.2291
August	0.2403	0.2246	0.2319
September	0.2372	0.2256	0.2306
October	0.2337	0.2260	0.2301
November	0.2565	0.2333	0.2426
December	0.2687	0.2377	0.2559