YEARLY HIGH
44.0933 KMF
YEARLY LOW
33.9445 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.5861 KMF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,204,665 KMF
2012 Average 2,337,946 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,697,227 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507,438.20 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

43.0156
33.9008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.2782
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7364

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 3.4918 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (January) 42.2561
2012 Avg (January) 47.6053

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