YEARLY HIGH
2.2791 CZK
YEARLY LOW
1.8529 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0341 CZK

2013 ZAR to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.2791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.8529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4262 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1896 to the December average rate of 1.9365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2791 was down 10.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5391, 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 113,956 CZK
2012 Average 119,325 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 92,647 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,309.41 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2186
1.8712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CZK 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 2.1266, compared to 1.9416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2202 CZK (High: 2.1942 / Low: 1.9741). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 CZK (High: 2.0174 / Low: 1.9775).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2202
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.1895 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.1896) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2804 (-11.35%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.1896
2012 Avg (January) 2.4701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2791 2.0951 2.1896
February 2.2103 2.1132 2.1464
March 2.1811 2.1311 2.1541
April 2.2190 2.1449 2.1780
May 2.1942 1.9741 2.1407
June 2.0203 1.9030 1.9511
July 2.0174 1.9775 1.9979
August 1.9832 1.8529 1.9253
September 1.9804 1.8886 1.9334
October 1.9270 1.8779 1.9002
November 1.9993 1.8625 1.9561
December 1.9780 1.8919 1.9365