YEARLY HIGH
0.0489 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0383 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0432 ZAR

2013 HUF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HUF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0397 to the December average rate of 0.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0489 was up 18.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,907 ZAR
2012 Average 36,530 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 38,331 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,576.34 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0482
0.0386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.0409, compared to 0.0455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0048 ZAR (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0395). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ZAR (High: 0.0467 / Low: 0.0457).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0474) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+19.79%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0474
2012 Avg (December) 0.0395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0416 0.0383 0.0397
February 0.0415 0.0392 0.0405
March 0.0401 0.0389 0.0394
April 0.0407 0.0389 0.0397
May 0.0443 0.0395 0.0413
June 0.0457 0.0437 0.0446
July 0.0447 0.0435 0.0440
August 0.0461 0.0437 0.0448
September 0.0456 0.0438 0.0445
October 0.0464 0.0453 0.0458
November 0.0467 0.0457 0.0462
December 0.0489 0.0458 0.0474