YEARLY HIGH
3.2093 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.5839 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9383 ZAR

2013 SRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.5839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6254 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6767 to the December average rate of 3.1545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.2093 was up 17.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.7307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,047 ZAR
2012 Average 12,535 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 12,920 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,126.87 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.2022
2.6289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 2.8104, compared to 3.0663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3395 ZAR (High: 3.0565 / Low: 2.7170). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0558 ZAR (High: 2.7398 / Low: 2.6840).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3395
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0558

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 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.1545) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5233 (+19.89%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.1545
2012 Avg (December) 2.6311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7592 2.5839 2.6767
February 2.7398 2.6840 2.7078
March 2.8402 2.7507 2.8011
April 2.8225 2.7088 2.7757
May 3.0565 2.7170 2.8436
June 3.1158 3.0015 3.0574
July 3.1071 2.9698 3.0254
August 3.1592 2.9880 3.0640
September 3.1371 2.9392 3.0376
October 3.0733 2.9653 3.0117
November 3.1599 3.0660 3.1045
December 3.2093 3.0971 3.1545