YEARLY HIGH
5.6008 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.6847 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0360 KGS

2013 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.6008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 4.6847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9161 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4142 to the December average rate of 4.7529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.6008 was down 10.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.2380, 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 280,041 KGS
2012 Average 284,921 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 234,236 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,804.57 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.4803
4.6867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KGS 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 5.2189, compared to 4.8531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.5892 KGS (High: 5.3981 / Low: 4.8090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1142 KGS (High: 4.8079 / Low: 4.6937).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5892
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1142

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 0.3350 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.4142) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.8292), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4150 (-7.12%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.4142
2012 Avg (January) 5.8292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6008 5.2666 5.4142
February 5.4379 5.2912 5.3839
March 5.2673 5.1453 5.2064
April 5.4070 5.1854 5.2959
May 5.3981 4.8090 5.1741
June 4.9161 4.7461 4.8391
July 5.0320 4.7863 4.9249
August 4.9889 4.6854 4.8438
September 5.0601 4.7305 4.9038
October 4.9884 4.8219 4.9183
November 4.8394 4.6847 4.7749
December 4.8079 4.6937 4.7529