2013 ZAR to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2115 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.1699 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1863 AWG

2013 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2041 to the December average rate of 0.1727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2115 was down 11.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2392, 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 10,577 AWG

2012 Average 10,925 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 8,493 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,083.38 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2072

0.1696

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AWG 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 0.1947, compared to 0.1778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0223 AWG (High: 0.2009 / Low: 0.1786). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 AWG (High: 0.2033 / Low: 0.1991).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2041) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2236), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-8.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2041

2012 Avg (January) 0.2236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2115	0.1981	0.2041
February	0.2033	0.1991	0.2016
March	0.1983	0.1923	0.1949
April	0.2010	0.1936	0.1967
May	0.2009	0.1786	0.1923
June	0.1818	0.1754	0.1787
July	0.1837	0.1757	0.1805
August	0.1825	0.1726	0.1779
September	0.1852	0.1738	0.1794
October	0.1835	0.1774	0.1808
November	0.1777	0.1726	0.1755
December	0.1758	0.1699	0.1727