2013 ZAR to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2421 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2113 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2237 BRL

2013 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.2113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2318 to the December average rate of 0.2265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2421 was down 3.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2496, 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 12,103 BRL

2012 Average 11,893 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 10,565 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,537.56 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2342

0.2146

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ZAR to BRL 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 0.2209, compared to 0.2266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2209

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0219 BRL (High: 0.2421 / Low: 0.2201). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BRL (High: 0.2245 / Low: 0.2200).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2318) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+3.69%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2318

2012 Avg (January) 0.2235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2421	0.2201	0.2318
February	0.2245	0.2200	0.2223
March	0.2193	0.2131	0.2162
April	0.2222	0.2176	0.2197
May	0.2254	0.2115	0.2183
June	0.2248	0.2113	0.2169
July	0.2318	0.2211	0.2268
August	0.2374	0.2278	0.2325
September	0.2325	0.2216	0.2275
October	0.2251	0.2190	0.2212
November	0.2293	0.2214	0.2253
December	0.2306	0.2219	0.2265