2013 ZAR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1882 JPY

YEARLY LOW

9.4005 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.1413 JPY

2013 ZAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 11.1882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 9.4005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7878 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1599 to the December average rate of 9.9974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.1882 was up 1.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.0362, 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 559,411 JPY

2012 Average 487,182 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 470,024 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,387.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.9506

9.6135

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to JPY 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 10.3834, compared to 9.8993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3834

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1324 JPY (High: 11.1704 / Low: 10.0380). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3068 JPY (High: 10.5800 / Low: 10.2732).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1324

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 1.1026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 10.7585) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.3914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3671 (+3.53%).

2013 Avg (April) 10.7585

2012 Avg (April) 10.3914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2963	9.8569	10.1599
February	10.5800	10.2732	10.4850
March	10.5836	10.1384	10.3209
April	11.1882	10.1001	10.7585
May	11.1704	10.0380	10.8392
June	10.1650	9.4607	9.7366
July	10.2363	9.9099	10.0450
August	10.0514	9.4005	9.7249
September	10.2167	9.5788	9.9331
October	10.0482	9.6795	9.8815
November	10.0614	9.5533	9.8140
December	10.1118	9.7541	9.9974