2013 VUV to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1099 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0929 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1027 ZAR

2013 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.1099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0970 to the December average rate of 0.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1099 was up 12.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 550 ZAR

2012 Average 450 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 464 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.10 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1089

0.0959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.1003, compared to 0.1051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0092 ZAR (High: 0.1069 / Low: 0.0978). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ZAR (High: 0.0994 / Low: 0.0970).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1079) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+13.69%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1079

2012 Avg (December) 0.0949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1010	0.0929	0.0970
February	0.0994	0.0970	0.0985
March	0.1021	0.0987	0.1004
April	0.1010	0.0974	0.0995
May	0.1069	0.0978	0.1006
June	0.1075	0.1031	0.1057
July	0.1057	0.1011	0.1030
August	0.1065	0.1009	0.1037
September	0.1062	0.1008	0.1037
October	0.1064	0.1038	0.1046
November	0.1097	0.1058	0.1074
December	0.1099	0.1064	0.1079