2013 ZAR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1613 ISK

YEARLY LOW

10.9927 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7177 ISK

2013 ZAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.1613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.9927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1686 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6551 to the December average rate of 11.3196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.1613 was down 9.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.8042, 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 758,065 ISK

2012 Average 763,255 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 549,636 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,429.73 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

14.9887

10.9860

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ISK 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 13.4720, compared to 11.9635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1002 ISK (High: 13.3447 / Low: 12.2445). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3075 ISK (High: 12.0819 / Low: 11.7744).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1002

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3075

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 0.7924 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 14.6551) against the same month in 2012 (average: 15.4411), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7860 (-5.09%).

2013 Avg (January) 14.6551

2012 Avg (January) 15.4411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.1613	14.1510	14.6551
February	14.6001	14.0334	14.3779
March	13.8521	13.3562	13.6125
April	13.4859	12.7034	13.0753
May	13.3447	12.2445	12.9517
June	12.4762	11.8822	12.1593
July	12.6332	12.1110	12.3536
August	12.1133	11.5856	11.8851
September	12.4902	11.6924	12.1080
October	12.3362	11.9605	12.1973
November	12.0819	11.7744	11.9173
December	11.7966	10.9927	11.3196