2013 LRD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1365 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1158 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1258 ZAR

2013 LRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.1365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1186 to the December average rate of 0.1282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1365 was up 11.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 682 ZAR

2012 Average 557 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 579 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.59 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1346

0.1171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1236, compared to 0.1280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1236

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0147 ZAR (High: 0.1339 / Low: 0.1192). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ZAR (High: 0.1207 / Low: 0.1183).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 September and October, 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 (June 2013: 0.1332) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+18.25%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1332

2012 Avg (June) 0.1126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1218	0.1158	0.1186
February	0.1207	0.1183	0.1194
March	0.1254	0.1212	0.1236
April	0.1242	0.1192	0.1222
May	0.1339	0.1192	0.1246
June	0.1365	0.1307	0.1332
July	0.1360	0.1294	0.1321
August	0.1352	0.1261	0.1302
September	0.1342	0.1231	0.1271
October	0.1283	0.1212	0.1235
November	0.1288	0.1252	0.1265
December	0.1303	0.1260	0.1282