2013 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3564 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7841 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1391 ZAR

2013 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 2.3564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 1.7841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5723 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9893 to the December average rate of 1.8177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3564 was down 26.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,782 ZAR

2012 Average 12,352 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,920 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,861.59 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3308

1.7710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.0886, compared to 2.1896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0886

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.5574 ZAR (High: 2.3425 / Low: 1.7851). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 ZAR (High: 2.0333 / Low: 1.9953).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5574

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 2.2841) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4188 (+22.45%).

2013 Avg (August) 2.2841

2012 Avg (August) 1.8654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0496	1.9187	1.9893
February	2.0333	1.9953	2.0107
March	2.1138	2.0463	2.0814
April	2.0943	2.0180	2.0632
May	2.2754	2.0173	2.1130
June	2.3141	2.2335	2.2740
July	2.3159	2.2127	2.2524
August	2.3564	2.2255	2.2841
September	2.3344	2.2006	2.2659
October	2.2876	2.2153	2.2460
November	2.3425	1.7851	2.2711
December	1.8435	1.7841	1.8177