2013 ZAR to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1081 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.0845 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0965 CHF

2013 ZAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1053 to the December average rate of 0.0863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1081 was down 11.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1222, 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 5,407 CHF

2012 Average 5,720 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 4,225 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,181.61 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1072

0.0844

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CHF 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 0.1018, compared to 0.0911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0099 CHF (High: 0.1052 / Low: 0.0953). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CHF (High: 0.0902 / Low: 0.0886).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1053) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-10.08%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1053

2012 Avg (January) 0.1172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1081	0.1012	0.1053
February	0.1054	0.1020	0.1037
March	0.1048	0.1011	0.1030
April	0.1046	0.1011	0.1029
May	0.1052	0.0953	0.1026
June	0.0963	0.0910	0.0933
July	0.0963	0.0941	0.0952
August	0.0944	0.0886	0.0920
September	0.0950	0.0899	0.0925
October	0.0924	0.0898	0.0912
November	0.0902	0.0886	0.0895
December	0.0890	0.0845	0.0863