2013 ZAR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

834.1382 GNF

YEARLY LOW

660.6457 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

730.8015 GNF

2013 ZAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 834.1382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 660.6457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.4925 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 809.8797 to the December average rate of 672.6577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 834.1382 was down 11.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 940.0982, 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 41,706,908 GNF

2012 Average 42,990,807 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 33,032,284 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,674,624.09 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

823.6019

658.9355

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ZAR to GNF 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 769.7387, compared to 691.8643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 77.8745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 769.7387

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 691.8643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 95.1415 GNF (High: 797.9523 / Low: 702.8108). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7914 GNF (High: 694.2489 / Low: 675.4576).

May Spread (Volatile) ±95.1415

November Spread (Stable) ±18.7914

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 61.1280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.1280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 809.8797) against the same month in 2012 (average: 868.7024), the exchange rate shifted by -58.8227 (-6.77%).

2013 Avg (January) 809.8797

2012 Avg (January) 868.7024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	834.1382	781.0308	809.8797
February	808.0839	784.2651	798.2720
March	792.2071	762.2542	774.8660
April	795.9690	765.5121	778.1307
May	797.9523	702.8108	759.2060
June	713.8522	678.9185	698.0781
July	715.5350	678.8595	700.7582
August	711.7527	671.8991	692.7029
September	710.6107	674.3175	695.5475
October	719.2068	688.7093	704.1739
November	694.2489	675.4576	685.3454
December	684.5147	660.6457	672.6577