2013 SYP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1455 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0708 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1097 ZAR

2013 SYP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SYP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.1455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0747 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1237 to the December average rate of 0.0737, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1455 was down 7.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 727 ZAR

2012 Average 653 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 354 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.52 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1500

0.0648

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SYP 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 0.1307, compared to 0.0887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0510 ZAR (High: 0.1416 / Low: 0.0906). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ZAR (High: 0.0747 / Low: 0.0727).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1429) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+8.58%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1429

2012 Avg (June) 0.1316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1275	0.1192	0.1237
February	0.1268	0.1241	0.1251
March	0.1319	0.1277	0.1299
April	0.1315	0.1264	0.1295
May	0.1430	0.1270	0.1329
June	0.1455	0.1404	0.1429
July	0.1454	0.1389	0.1415
August	0.1416	0.0906	0.0941
September	0.0905	0.0738	0.0782
October	0.0743	0.0708	0.0719
November	0.0742	0.0720	0.0730
December	0.0747	0.0727	0.0737