2013 ZAR to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.6909 AMD

YEARLY LOW

38.8534 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.9121 AMD

2013 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 47.6909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 38.8534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8375 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2042 to the December average rate of 39.4619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 47.6909 was down 8.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 52.0897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,384,544 AMD

2012 Average 2,445,873 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 1,942,668 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 441,875.93 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

46.8784

38.7877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 45.0238, compared to 40.8004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.0238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.7009 AMD (High: 46.6095 / Low: 41.9086). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7060 AMD (High: 45.6268 / Low: 44.9208).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.7009

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.2234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 46.2042) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.3409), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1367 (-4.42%).

2013 Avg (January) 46.2042

2012 Avg (January) 48.3409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.6909	44.8188	46.2042
February	46.2837	45.5122	45.8255
March	45.6268	44.9208	45.3261
April	47.3037	45.3694	46.1030
May	46.6095	41.9086	44.9536
June	42.6537	40.9988	41.7302
July	42.4500	40.7442	41.7654
August	42.0822	39.4694	40.8469
September	42.4998	39.9709	41.2517
October	41.9426	40.5297	41.3889
November	40.5424	39.4577	40.0878
December	40.0807	38.8534	39.4619