YEARLY HIGH
1.6262 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.2990 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4801 ZAR

2013 SEK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SEK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.2990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3272 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3525 to the December average rate of 1.5841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6262 was up 21.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,131 ZAR
2012 Average 6,066 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,495 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,636.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6073
1.3294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.4178, compared to 1.5423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1473 ZAR (High: 1.5176 / Low: 1.3702). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 ZAR (High: 1.5127 / Low: 1.4830).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1473
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.5841) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2764 (+21.14%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.5841
2012 Avg (December) 1.3076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4197 1.2990 1.3525
February 1.4085 1.3697 1.3930
March 1.4394 1.4025 1.4251
April 1.4299 1.3770 1.4034
May 1.5176 1.3702 1.4111
June 1.5672 1.4752 1.5218
July 1.5127 1.4830 1.4996
August 1.5962 1.4897 1.5404
September 1.5675 1.5070 1.5360
October 1.5807 1.5244 1.5442
November 1.5791 1.5281 1.5495
December 1.6262 1.5524 1.5841