YEARLY HIGH
0.1782 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1520 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1650 ZAR

2013 INR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the INR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 0.1520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1618 to the December average rate of 0.1676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1782 was up 5.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44,554 ZAR
2012 Average 38,465 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 38,007 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,546.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1736
0.1549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.1675, compared to 0.1624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0146 ZAR (High: 0.1693 / Low: 0.1547). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ZAR (High: 0.1632 / Low: 0.1589).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1721) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+14.65%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1721
2012 Avg (June) 0.1501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1693 0.1547 0.1618
February 0.1674 0.1629 0.1649
March 0.1715 0.1649 0.1688
April 0.1712 0.1637 0.1675
May 0.1776 0.1658 0.1697
June 0.1782 0.1660 0.1721
July 0.1687 0.1623 0.1661
August 0.1639 0.1520 0.1604
September 0.1609 0.1523 0.1565
October 0.1632 0.1589 0.1611
November 0.1654 0.1608 0.1630
December 0.1703 0.1631 0.1676