YEARLY HIGH
0.0295 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0227 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0260 ZAR

2013 KMF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KMF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0237 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0295 was up 25.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147 ZAR
2012 Average 107 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 113 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0294
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0237). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ZAR (High: 0.0278 / Low: 0.0272).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0289) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+25.53%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0289
2012 Avg (December) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0227 0.0237
February 0.0247 0.0235 0.0241
March 0.0245 0.0239 0.0242
April 0.0245 0.0237 0.0241
May 0.0264 0.0237 0.0246
June 0.0275 0.0261 0.0269
July 0.0267 0.0259 0.0264
August 0.0282 0.0265 0.0272
September 0.0277 0.0263 0.0270
October 0.0278 0.0272 0.0274
November 0.0283 0.0277 0.0280
December 0.0295 0.0281 0.0289