2013 ZAR to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 44.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 33.9445.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1488 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2561 to the December average rate of 34.6603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 44.0933 was down 11.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 49.8398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ZAR to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 40.7544, compared to 36.4179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3365 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.2782 KMF (High: 42.1300 / Low: 37.8518). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7364 KMF (High: 36.7688 / Low: 36.0325).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 3.4918 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 42.2561) against the same month in 2012 (average: 47.6053), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3492 (-11.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.0933 | 40.2290 | 42.2561 |
| February | 42.5738 | 40.4548 | 41.4554 |
| March | 41.8216 | 40.7337 | 41.3247 |
| April | 42.2457 | 40.8478 | 41.5115 |
| May | 42.1300 | 37.8518 | 40.7353 |
| June | 38.3032 | 36.3658 | 37.2435 |
| July | 38.5530 | 37.4136 | 37.9266 |
| August | 37.7158 | 35.4740 | 36.7333 |
| September | 38.0204 | 36.1000 | 36.9855 |
| October | 36.7688 | 36.0325 | 36.4372 |
| November | 36.1204 | 35.3699 | 35.7644 |
| December | 35.5743 | 33.9445 | 34.6603 |