2013 ZAR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

106.3526 KPW

YEARLY LOW

85.4112 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

93.6362 KPW

2013 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 106.3526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 85.4112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9414 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.6118 to the December average rate of 86.8515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 106.3526 was down 11.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 120.2701, 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 5,317,632 KPW

2012 Average 5,492,193 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 4,270,560 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,047,071.69 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

104.1879

85.2755

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KPW 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 97.8834, compared to 89.3891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.4943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.8834

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.3891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 11.2137 KPW (High: 100.9516 / Low: 89.7379). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0803 KPW (High: 102.1919 / Low: 100.1116).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.2137

February Spread (Stable) ±2.0803

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 6.8194 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 102.6118) against the same month in 2012 (average: 112.3947), the exchange rate shifted by -9.7829 (-8.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 102.6118

2012 Avg (January) 112.3947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	106.3526	99.5857	102.6118
February	102.1919	100.1116	101.3650
March	99.7167	96.6753	97.9851
April	101.0649	97.3628	98.8811
May	100.9516	89.7379	96.6383
June	91.3834	88.1990	89.8189
July	92.3580	88.2760	90.6971
August	91.7375	86.7664	89.4481
September	93.1437	87.3779	90.1742
October	92.2069	89.1908	90.9036
November	89.3423	86.7458	88.2599
December	88.3940	85.4112	86.8515