2013 ZAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7386 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.5768 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6411 CNY

2013 ZAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1618 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7109 to the December average rate of 0.5873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7386 was down 12.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8410, 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 36,932 CNY

2012 Average 38,513 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 28,841 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,091.47 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7233

0.5749

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CNY 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 0.6747, compared to 0.6076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0789 CNY (High: 0.6916 / Low: 0.6127). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 CNY (High: 0.7090 / Low: 0.6936).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0789

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 0.0473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7109) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0778 (-9.87%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7109

2012 Avg (January) 0.7887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7386	0.6901	0.7109
February	0.7090	0.6936	0.7034
March	0.6909	0.6682	0.6784
April	0.6974	0.6712	0.6811
May	0.6916	0.6127	0.6608
June	0.6237	0.6022	0.6135
July	0.6306	0.6028	0.6194
August	0.6247	0.5908	0.6092
September	0.6340	0.5949	0.6138
October	0.6245	0.6070	0.6172
November	0.6070	0.5888	0.5990
December	0.5992	0.5768	0.5873