YEARLY HIGH
0.5044 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4399 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4732 ZAR

2013 UYU to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the UYU to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.5044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.4399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0644 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4553 to the December average rate of 0.4874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5044 was up 10.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,522 ZAR
2012 Average 2,034 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,200 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.15 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4919
0.4492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.4770, compared to 0.4695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0348 ZAR (High: 0.5044 / Low: 0.4696). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 ZAR (High: 0.4701 / Low: 0.4621).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.4883) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0809 (+19.87%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.4883
2012 Avg (May) 0.4074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4694 0.4417 0.4553
February 0.4701 0.4621 0.4657
March 0.4932 0.4724 0.4839
April 0.4900 0.4698 0.4812
May 0.5044 0.4696 0.4883
June 0.5007 0.4822 0.4876
July 0.4922 0.4614 0.4742
August 0.4757 0.4598 0.4643
September 0.4653 0.4399 0.4528
October 0.4661 0.4532 0.4597
November 0.4854 0.4718 0.4785
December 0.4944 0.4803 0.4874