2013 YER to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0490 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0393 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0449 ZAR

2013 YER to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0408 to the December average rate of 0.0482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0490 was up 17.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245 ZAR

2012 Average 191 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 197 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.23 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0489

0.0401

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YER 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 0.0429, compared to 0.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0429

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0052 ZAR (High: 0.0466 / Low: 0.0415). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ZAR (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0482) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+20.09%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0482

2012 Avg (December) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0421	0.0393	0.0408
February	0.0418	0.0410	0.0413
March	0.0433	0.0420	0.0427
April	0.0431	0.0414	0.0423
May	0.0466	0.0415	0.0434
June	0.0474	0.0458	0.0466
July	0.0474	0.0453	0.0462
August	0.0482	0.0456	0.0468
September	0.0479	0.0449	0.0464
October	0.0469	0.0454	0.0460
November	0.0483	0.0468	0.0474
December	0.0490	0.0473	0.0482