YEARLY HIGH
26.0888 HUF
YEARLY LOW
20.4470 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2663 HUF

2013 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 26.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.4470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6418 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1838 to the December average rate of 21.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 26.0888 was down 14.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 30.5371, 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 1,304,442 HUF
2012 Average 1,373,643 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,022,351 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,091.70 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

25.8417
20.6856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HUF 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 24.5175, compared to 22.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.7520 HUF (High: 25.3298 / Low: 22.5778). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4298 HUF (High: 21.8582 / Low: 21.4285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7520
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4298

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 1.8122 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 25.1838) against the same month in 2012 (average: 29.7233), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5395 (-15.27%).

2013 Avg (January) 25.1838
2012 Avg (January) 29.7233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.0888 24.0523 25.1838
February 25.4824 24.0934 24.6732
March 25.7108 24.9332 25.4120
April 25.7225 24.5473 25.2105
May 25.3298 22.5778 24.2188
June 22.8975 21.8889 22.4066
July 22.9870 22.3809 22.7110
August 22.8755 21.6689 22.3179
September 22.8411 21.9313 22.4697
October 22.0820 21.5577 21.8219
November 21.8582 21.4285 21.6549
December 21.8291 20.4470 21.1153