2013 SAR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8108 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.2564 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5714 ZAR

2013 SAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.8108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5544 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3398 to the December average rate of 2.7632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8108 was up 17.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,054 ZAR

2012 Average 10,949 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,282 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,771.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8056

2.2975

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.4570, compared to 2.6858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2969 ZAR (High: 2.6741 / Low: 2.3772). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 ZAR (High: 2.3969 / Low: 2.3484).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2969

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

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 0.0257 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.7632) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4626 (+20.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.7632

2012 Avg (December) 2.3006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4096	2.2564	2.3398
February	2.3969	2.3484	2.3676
March	2.4819	2.4066	2.4492
April	2.4647	2.3745	2.4272
May	2.6741	2.3772	2.4860
June	2.7206	2.6262	2.6721
July	2.7185	2.5983	2.6464
August	2.7656	2.6158	2.6838
September	2.7463	2.5764	2.6619
October	2.6908	2.6025	2.6403
November	2.7664	2.6857	2.7192
December	2.8108	2.7150	2.7632