2013 SBD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4633 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1927 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3479 ZAR

2013 SBD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2706 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2368 to the December average rate of 1.4410, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4633 was up 15.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,317 ZAR

2012 Average 5,758 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,963 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,353.10 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4615

1.2164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.2875, compared to 1.4083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1690 ZAR (High: 1.3946 / Low: 1.2256). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0334 ZAR (High: 1.2666 / Low: 1.2332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1690

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0334

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4410) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2252 (+18.53%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4410

2012 Avg (December) 1.2158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2764	1.1927	1.2368
February	1.2666	1.2332	1.2523
March	1.3103	1.2716	1.2886
April	1.3022	1.2384	1.2603
May	1.3946	1.2256	1.2922
June	1.4214	1.3695	1.3946
July	1.4182	1.3719	1.3925
August	1.4575	1.3779	1.4129
September	1.4489	1.3592	1.4004
October	1.4195	1.3600	1.3834
November	1.4436	1.4050	1.4195
December	1.4633	1.4195	1.4410