2013 NPR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1114 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0956 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1031 ZAR

2013 NPR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1011 to the December average rate of 0.1047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1114 was up 4.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 557 ZAR

2012 Average 481 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 478 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.86 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1086

0.0968

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.1047, compared to 0.1015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1047

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0092 ZAR (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.0965). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ZAR (High: 0.1017 / Low: 0.0993).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1076) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+14.57%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1076

2012 Avg (June) 0.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1057	0.0965	0.1011
February	0.1045	0.1020	0.1031
March	0.1073	0.1031	0.1055
April	0.1068	0.1020	0.1047
May	0.1109	0.1032	0.1061
June	0.1114	0.1038	0.1076
July	0.1052	0.1016	0.1038
August	0.1026	0.0966	0.1005
September	0.1012	0.0956	0.0978
October	0.1017	0.0993	0.1004
November	0.1036	0.1002	0.1020
December	0.1062	0.1019	0.1047