2013 VEF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1675 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.4157 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6851 ZAR

2013 VEF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 2.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 1.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7518 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0432 to the December average rate of 1.6469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1675 was up 3.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.0876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,837 ZAR

2012 Average 9,563 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 7,078 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,759.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1295

1.3846

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1.7694, compared to 1.6008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.6997 ZAR (High: 2.1675 / Low: 1.4678). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 ZAR (High: 2.0935 / Low: 2.0509).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6997

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.9845) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2142 (+12.10%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.9845

2012 Avg (March) 1.7703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1043	1.9706	2.0432
February	2.0935	2.0509	2.0675
March	2.1675	1.4678	1.9845
April	1.4692	1.4157	1.4467
May	1.5936	1.4167	1.4818
June	1.6215	1.5651	1.5926
July	1.6202	1.5485	1.5774
August	1.6487	1.5590	1.5997
September	1.6374	1.5361	1.5869
October	1.6035	1.5513	1.5734
November	1.6492	1.6011	1.6207
December	1.6757	1.6181	1.6469