2013 SZL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0098 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9859 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9999 ZAR

2013 SZL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 1.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.9859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0005 to the December average rate of 0.9993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0098 was down 0.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,049 ZAR

2012 Average 5,000 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,930 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.22 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0007

0.9984

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SZL 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 0.9999, compared to 0.9999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0238 ZAR (High: 1.0098 / Low: 0.9859). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 ZAR (High: 1.0023 / Low: 0.9962).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 1.0003) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.04%).

2013 Avg (June) 1.0003

2012 Avg (June) 1.0007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0084	0.9953	1.0005
February	1.0084	0.9901	0.9986
March	1.0038	0.9934	1.0000
April	1.0056	0.9952	0.9998
May	1.0077	0.9948	1.0001
June	1.0098	0.9859	1.0003
July	1.0097	0.9927	1.0005
August	1.0047	0.9945	1.0005
September	1.0095	0.9933	0.9996
October	1.0023	0.9962	0.9996
November	1.0029	0.9947	1.0000
December	1.0031	0.9948	0.9993