2013 JPY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1064 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0894 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0988 ZAR

2013 JPY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.0894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0984 to the December average rate of 0.1000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1064 was down 6.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,189 ZAR

2012 Average 51,459 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 44,690 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,499.00 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1039

0.0913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0965, compared to 0.1010 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) 0.0965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0101 ZAR (High: 0.0996 / Low: 0.0895). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 ZAR (High: 0.0973 / Low: 0.0945).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1029) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-2.00%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1029

2012 Avg (August) 0.1050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1015	0.0971	0.0984
February	0.0973	0.0945	0.0954
March	0.0986	0.0945	0.0969
April	0.0990	0.0894	0.0930
May	0.0996	0.0895	0.0923
June	0.1057	0.0984	0.1028
July	0.1009	0.0977	0.0996
August	0.1064	0.0995	0.1029
September	0.1044	0.0979	0.1007
October	0.1033	0.0995	0.1012
November	0.1047	0.0994	0.1019
December	0.1025	0.0989	0.1000