2013 IMP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5373 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

8.4624 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6436 ZAR

2013 IMP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the IMP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.5373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.4624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0748 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7748 to the December average rate of 10.3630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.5373 was up 17.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.9600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,686 ZAR

2012 Average 41,060 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 42,312 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,374.23 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.5219

8.6160

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 9.2145, compared to 10.0726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2145

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1140 ZAR (High: 10.0292 / Low: 8.9152). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1830 ZAR (High: 8.9900 / Low: 8.8070).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1140

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1830

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 0.0963 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.3630) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.6280), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7351 (+20.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 10.3630

2012 Avg (December) 8.6280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.0374	8.4624	8.7748
February	8.9900	8.8070	8.8789
March	9.3095	9.0256	9.1859
April	9.2438	8.9052	9.1031
May	10.0292	8.9152	9.3233
June	10.2042	9.8486	10.0212
July	10.1953	9.7447	9.9249
August	10.3727	9.8106	10.0654
September	10.3001	9.6625	9.9832
October	10.0907	9.7607	9.9014
November	10.3751	10.0736	10.1979
December	10.5373	10.1817	10.3630