2013 SVC to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1989 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9675 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1025 ZAR

2013 SVC to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SVC to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.1989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2314 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0038 to the December average rate of 1.1843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1989 was up 16.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,994 ZAR

2012 Average 4,694 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,838 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,156.75 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2023

0.9858

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.0534, compared to 1.1516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1286 ZAR (High: 1.1466 / Low: 1.0180). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 ZAR (High: 1.0256 / Low: 1.0056).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1286

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.1843) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1978 (+20.05%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.1843

2012 Avg (December) 0.9865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0346	0.9675	1.0038
February	1.0256	1.0056	1.0145
March	1.0660	1.0318	1.0499
April	1.0565	1.0178	1.0410
May	1.1466	1.0180	1.0653
June	1.1653	1.1257	1.1455
July	1.1649	1.1156	1.1349
August	1.1879	1.1205	1.1510
September	1.1768	1.1097	1.1418
October	1.1526	1.1164	1.1320
November	1.1861	1.1533	1.1657
December	1.1989	1.1628	1.1843