YEARLY HIGH
0.3520 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2864 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3224 ZAR

2013 MZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0656 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2957 to the December average rate of 0.3458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3520 was up 13.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,760 ZAR
2012 Average 1,459 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,432 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.20 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3509
0.2899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 0.3075, compared to 0.3373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0416 ZAR (High: 0.3382 / Low: 0.2966). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 ZAR (High: 0.3104 / Low: 0.3023).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3458) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0538 (+18.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3458
2012 Avg (December) 0.2921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3021 0.2864 0.2957
February 0.3055 0.2891 0.2950
March 0.3104 0.3023 0.3064
April 0.3061 0.2947 0.3004
May 0.3382 0.2966 0.3107
June 0.3433 0.3303 0.3369
July 0.3424 0.3247 0.3322
August 0.3478 0.3294 0.3373
September 0.3444 0.3245 0.3347
October 0.3383 0.3279 0.3328
November 0.3462 0.3361 0.3406
December 0.3520 0.3391 0.3458