2013 LVL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.6557 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

16.0026 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2692 ZAR

2013 LVL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LVL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 20.6557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 16.0026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6531 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7210 to the December average rate of 20.2097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.6557 was up 24.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.6457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,278 ZAR

2012 Average 75,677 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 80,013 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,265.33 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.5586

16.3721

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 17.2786, compared to 19.2598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.8801 ZAR (High: 18.5695 / Low: 16.6893). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3604 ZAR (High: 18.6633 / Low: 18.3029).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8801

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3604

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 0.3322 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 20.2097) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.2476), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9621 (+24.39%).

2013 Avg (December) 20.2097

2012 Avg (December) 16.2476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4963	16.0026	16.7210
February	17.3510	16.5234	16.9519
March	17.2129	16.7967	16.9783
April	17.2053	16.6291	16.9227
May	18.5695	16.6893	17.2808
June	19.2495	18.3396	18.8172
July	18.6633	18.3029	18.4850
August	19.7500	18.5769	19.0807
September	19.3994	18.5090	18.9813
October	19.4354	19.0323	19.2192
November	19.7953	19.4171	19.5828
December	20.6557	19.6899	20.2097