YEARLY HIGH
1.6364 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.3233 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5049 ZAR

2013 TTD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TTD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.6364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.3233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3131 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3733 to the December average rate of 1.6177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6364 was up 16.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,182 ZAR
2012 Average 6,456 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 6,617 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,565.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6421
1.3489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 1.4381, compared to 1.5718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1759 ZAR (High: 1.5634 / Low: 1.3874). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 ZAR (High: 1.4037 / Low: 1.3758).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1759
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.6177) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2683 (+19.89%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.6177
2012 Avg (December) 1.3494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4160 1.3233 1.3733
February 1.4037 1.3758 1.3880
March 1.4530 1.4097 1.4322
April 1.4406 1.3884 1.4198
May 1.5634 1.3874 1.4529
June 1.5901 1.5356 1.5622
July 1.5893 1.5200 1.5474
August 1.6188 1.5280 1.5705
September 1.6088 1.5133 1.5573
October 1.5727 1.5245 1.5451
November 1.6230 1.5760 1.5929
December 1.6364 1.5899 1.6177