2013 PLN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.4972 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.7270 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0541 ZAR

2013 PLN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.7270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7701 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8232 to the December average rate of 3.4038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.4972 was up 23.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,944 ZAR

2012 Average 50,507 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 54,541 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,402.94 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.4618

2.7652

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.8965, compared to 3.2118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2318 ZAR (High: 3.0534 / Low: 2.8215). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0657 ZAR (High: 3.3181 / Low: 3.2524).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2318

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0657

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.4038) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6398 (+23.15%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.4038

2012 Avg (December) 2.7639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9155	2.7270	2.8232
February	2.8993	2.7789	2.8450
March	2.8965	2.8307	2.8657
April	2.9377	2.8250	2.8660
May	3.0534	2.8215	2.8972
June	3.1546	2.9750	3.0819
July	3.0853	2.9830	3.0400
August	3.2689	3.0873	3.1697
September	3.2283	3.0842	3.1488
October	3.2657	3.1987	3.2255
November	3.3181	3.2524	3.2829
December	3.4972	3.2915	3.4038