2013 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.0084 DJF

YEARLY LOW

16.9304 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.4686 DJF

2013 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 16.9304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0780 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2270 to the December average rate of 17.1871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 21.0084 was down 12.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 23.9652, 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 1,050,419 DJF

2012 Average 1,088,048 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 846,520 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,899.22 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.5310

16.8831

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 19.2955, compared to 17.6417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.1633 DJF (High: 19.8783 / Low: 17.7150). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4162 DJF (High: 20.1814 / Low: 19.7653).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1633

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4162

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 1.3338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 20.2270) against the same month in 2012 (average: 22.2692), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0422 (-9.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 20.2270

2012 Avg (January) 22.2692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.0084	19.6128	20.2270
February	20.1814	19.7653	19.9867
March	19.6384	19.0303	19.3097
April	19.9368	19.2043	19.4742
May	19.8783	17.7150	19.0547
June	18.0097	17.4004	17.7209
July	18.2310	17.4031	17.9030
August	18.1166	17.1270	17.6480
September	18.3704	17.2731	17.7997
October	18.1282	17.5775	17.9062
November	17.6190	17.0951	17.4063
December	17.4878	16.9304	17.1871