2013 QAR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8934 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.3242 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6487 ZAR

2013 QAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.8934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.3242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5692 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4103 to the December average rate of 2.8462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8934 was up 17.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,467 ZAR

2012 Average 11,277 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,621 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,846.23 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8898

2.3667

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.5308, compared to 2.7665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5308

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3053 ZAR (High: 2.7541 / Low: 2.4488). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 ZAR (High: 2.4692 / Low: 2.4191).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3053

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.8462) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4764 (+20.10%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.8462

2012 Avg (December) 2.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4837	2.3242	2.4103
February	2.4692	2.4191	2.4387
March	2.5570	2.4793	2.5232
April	2.5388	2.4458	2.5002
May	2.7541	2.4488	2.5608
June	2.8021	2.7048	2.7519
July	2.8000	2.6761	2.7257
August	2.8484	2.6943	2.7644
September	2.8283	2.6541	2.7424
October	2.7713	2.6806	2.7193
November	2.8497	2.7669	2.8011
December	2.8934	2.7967	2.8462