2013 ZAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9159 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.7359 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8070 HKD

2013 ZAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.7359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1800 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8839 to the December average rate of 0.7483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9159 was down 11.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0366, 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 45,796 HKD

2012 Average 47,338 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 36,796 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,000.87 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8975

0.7347

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HKD 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 0.8438, compared to 0.7702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8438

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0962 HKD (High: 0.8703 / Low: 0.7741). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 HKD (High: 0.8805 / Low: 0.8627).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0962

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 0.0589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8839) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9695), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0856 (-8.82%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8839

2012 Avg (January) 0.9695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9159	0.8583	0.8839
February	0.8805	0.8627	0.8735
March	0.8592	0.8339	0.8448
April	0.8716	0.8397	0.8530
May	0.8703	0.7741	0.8334
June	0.7880	0.7602	0.7745
July	0.7961	0.7606	0.7817
August	0.7905	0.7478	0.7708
September	0.8025	0.7529	0.7769
October	0.7944	0.7685	0.7832
November	0.7696	0.7472	0.7603
December	0.7614	0.7359	0.7483