2013 MDL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8298 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.6990 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7689 ZAR

2013 MDL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MDL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.8298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1308 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7236 to the December average rate of 0.8012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8298 was up 14.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,149 ZAR

2012 Average 3,393 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,495 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 653.96 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8142

0.7154

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.7500, compared to 0.7877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0738 ZAR (High: 0.8015 / Low: 0.7276). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 ZAR (High: 0.7536 / Low: 0.7338).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.7930) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1311 (+19.81%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.7930

2012 Avg (August) 0.6619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7488	0.6990	0.7236
February	0.7403	0.7193	0.7330
March	0.7536	0.7338	0.7448
April	0.7510	0.7202	0.7382
May	0.8015	0.7276	0.7544
June	0.8224	0.7895	0.8060
July	0.8129	0.7905	0.7995
August	0.8298	0.7734	0.7930
September	0.8064	0.7578	0.7798
October	0.7830	0.7549	0.7652
November	0.8026	0.7727	0.7876
December	0.8164	0.7754	0.8012