YEARLY HIGH
208.8880 COP
YEARLY LOW
183.1279 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.1536 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,444,401 COP
2012 Average 10,963,293 COP
Yearly Trough Low 9,156,397 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,288,004.15 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

203.3414
185.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.5222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.7850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.6442
October Spread (Stable) ±4.9387

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 8.0941 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 201.7436
2012 Avg (January) 230.7594

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