2013 ZAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

109.0163 CDF

YEARLY LOW

88.0859 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

95.9706 CDF

2013 ZAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 109.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 88.0859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9304 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.0447 to the December average rate of 89.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 109.0163 was down 10.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 122.1091, 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 5,450,815 CDF

2012 Average 5,612,642 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 4,404,297 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,046,518.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

106.6399

87.4973

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CDF 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 100.2370, compared to 91.7042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.2370

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.7042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 11.5263 CDF (High: 103.1609 / Low: 91.6346). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9729 CDF (High: 104.3065 / Low: 102.3335).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.5263

February Spread (Stable) ±1.9729

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 6.8912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 105.0447) against the same month in 2012 (average: 113.8516), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8070 (-7.74%).

2013 Avg (January) 105.0447

2012 Avg (January) 113.8516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	109.0163	101.9831	105.0447
February	104.3065	102.3335	103.5825
March	102.1085	99.7668	100.7791
April	103.3504	99.4455	101.1560
May	103.1609	91.6346	98.8756
June	93.4915	90.4401	91.9843
July	94.7241	90.4555	92.8685
August	93.8504	88.5903	91.5006
September	95.5102	89.9485	92.7052
October	94.7680	91.7122	93.4366
November	91.6337	88.6847	90.6219
December	90.7780	88.0859	89.0925