2013 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.2516 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

13.0181 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.6566 ZAR

2013 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 16.2516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2336 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4747 to the December average rate of 15.9416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.2516 was up 18.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.6889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,258 ZAR

2012 Average 62,869 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 65,090 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,167.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.1883

13.2280

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 13.9456, compared to 15.3675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9456

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.5731 ZAR (High: 15.0340 / Low: 13.4609). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3634 ZAR (High: 13.7179 / Low: 13.3544).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5731

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3634

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 0.2448 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 15.9416) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.2725), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6691 (+20.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 15.9416

2012 Avg (December) 13.2725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9356	13.0181	13.4747
February	13.7179	13.3544	13.5554
March	14.0256	13.6009	13.8105
April	13.8768	13.4103	13.6986
May	15.0340	13.4609	13.9681
June	15.4375	14.8155	15.1664
July	15.1914	14.7301	14.9217
August	15.7883	14.8678	15.2875
September	15.5693	14.7746	15.2038
October	15.5001	15.0778	15.2421
November	15.8369	15.4327	15.6085
December	16.2516	15.6283	15.9416