2013 ZAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8259 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.6587 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7229 BOB

2013 ZAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.8259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.6587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1671 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7963 to the December average rate of 0.6670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8259 was down 10.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9200, 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 41,293 BOB

2012 Average 42,364 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 32,937 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,355.49 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8093

0.6541

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BOB 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 0.7595, compared to 0.6862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0878 BOB (High: 0.7847 / Low: 0.6968). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 BOB (High: 0.7946 / Low: 0.7791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0878

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7963) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0646 (-7.51%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7963

2012 Avg (January) 0.8610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8259	0.7723	0.7963
February	0.7946	0.7791	0.7876
March	0.7745	0.7495	0.7610
April	0.7848	0.7559	0.7675
May	0.7847	0.6968	0.7507
June	0.7098	0.6778	0.6940
July	0.7081	0.6781	0.6961
August	0.7058	0.6650	0.6866
September	0.7118	0.6712	0.6920
October	0.7075	0.6853	0.6980
November	0.6848	0.6660	0.6776
December	0.6792	0.6587	0.6670