2013 KGS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2135 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1785 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1990 ZAR

2013 KGS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 0.2135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0349 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1848 to the December average rate of 0.2104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2135 was up 12.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,067 ZAR

2012 Average 879 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 893 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.57 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2130

0.1822

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1919, compared to 0.2061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1919

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0227 ZAR (High: 0.2079 / Low: 0.1853). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 ZAR (High: 0.1944 / Low: 0.1899).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 0.2094) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+12.43%).

2013 Avg (November) 0.2094

2012 Avg (November) 0.1863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1899	0.1785	0.1848
February	0.1890	0.1839	0.1857
March	0.1944	0.1899	0.1921
April	0.1928	0.1849	0.1888
May	0.2079	0.1853	0.1935
June	0.2107	0.2034	0.2067
July	0.2089	0.1987	0.2031
August	0.2134	0.2004	0.2066
September	0.2114	0.1976	0.2040
October	0.2074	0.2005	0.2033
November	0.2135	0.2066	0.2094
December	0.2131	0.2080	0.2104