2013 ZAR to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 208.8880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 183.1279.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7601 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.7436 to the December average rate of 186.5336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 208.8880 was down 12.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 239.3991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ZAR to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 198.5222, compared to 189.7850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.7372 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 16.6442 COP (High: 205.9739 / Low: 189.3298). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9387 COP (High: 192.9786 / Low: 188.0399).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 8.0941 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 201.7436) against the same month in 2012 (average: 230.7594), the exchange rate shifted by -29.0158 (-12.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 208.8880 | 196.3689 | 201.7436 |
| February | 205.5604 | 199.5393 | 201.8134 |
| March | 200.9764 | 194.5651 | 197.4037 |
| April | 204.7613 | 197.1122 | 201.0475 |
| May | 205.9739 | 189.3298 | 198.6095 |
| June | 194.8664 | 186.9264 | 190.5154 |
| July | 194.3401 | 188.9131 | 191.5745 |
| August | 191.9781 | 186.2649 | 189.1969 |
| September | 197.8472 | 188.5551 | 192.5210 |
| October | 192.9786 | 188.0399 | 190.3968 |
| November | 191.5051 | 185.7597 | 188.4872 |
| December | 189.7316 | 183.1279 | 186.5336 |