YEARLY HIGH
1.2785 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0516 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1825 ZAR

2013 UAH to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UAH to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 1.2785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2270 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0835 to the December average rate of 1.2576, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2785 was up 16.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,393 ZAR
2012 Average 5,079 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,258 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,134.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2750
1.0661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 1.1331, compared to 1.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1313 ZAR (High: 1.2308 / Low: 1.0996). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 ZAR (High: 1.1038 / Low: 1.0804).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1313
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.2391) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2197 (+21.55%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.2391
2012 Avg (August) 1.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1131 1.0516 1.0835
February 1.1038 1.0804 1.0920
March 1.1458 1.1076 1.1288
April 1.1349 1.0941 1.1188
May 1.2308 1.0996 1.1458
June 1.2512 1.2078 1.2298
July 1.2491 1.1986 1.2184
August 1.2785 1.2079 1.2391
September 1.2655 1.1844 1.2228
October 1.2328 1.1945 1.2100
November 1.2636 1.2269 1.2433
December 1.2750 1.2369 1.2576