YEARLY HIGH
5.3758 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.7423 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0625 ZAR

2013 TRY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TRY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 5.3758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.7423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6335 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9557 to the December average rate of 5.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.3758 was up 7.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.9871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 268,790 ZAR
2012 Average 228,025 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 237,116 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,674.78 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.3124
4.9151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 5.0818, compared to 5.0432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3851 ZAR (High: 5.3536 / Low: 4.9686). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0762 ZAR (High: 5.0806 / Low: 5.0044).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3851
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0762

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1893 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 5.2793) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.6018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6775 (+14.72%).

2013 Avg (June) 5.2793
2012 Avg (June) 4.6018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1076 4.7423 4.9557
February 5.0771 4.8917 4.9996
March 5.1274 5.0170 5.0802
April 5.1262 4.9885 5.0669
May 5.3536 4.9686 5.1091
June 5.3758 5.1248 5.2793
July 5.2217 5.0741 5.1314
August 5.2338 5.0436 5.1375
September 5.0739 4.8906 4.9482
October 5.0257 4.9332 4.9893
November 5.0806 5.0044 5.0386
December 5.1236 4.8785 5.0139