2013 ZAR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 127.3239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 100.0549.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2690 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.4543 to the December average rate of 101.9513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 127.3239 was down 14.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 149.5515, 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 KRW 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 120.0111, compared to 107.8289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.1822 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 10.4916 KRW (High: 123.1592 / Low: 112.6675). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3931 KRW (High: 121.3977 / Low: 119.0046).
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 6.0980 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 123.2800) against the same month in 2012 (average: 145.0626), the exchange rate shifted by -21.7826 (-15.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 125.6951 | 118.3049 | 121.4543 |
| February | 123.3407 | 120.6945 | 122.4958 |
| March | 121.3977 | 119.0046 | 120.1345 |
| April | 127.3239 | 120.7846 | 123.2800 |
| May | 123.1592 | 112.6675 | 119.4000 |
| June | 115.5307 | 111.2068 | 113.3020 |
| July | 114.7875 | 112.3386 | 113.4891 |
| August | 114.0859 | 107.3785 | 110.9228 |
| September | 111.7774 | 106.5556 | 108.6584 |
| October | 108.6481 | 105.9896 | 107.7561 |
| November | 105.3312 | 102.8112 | 104.1957 |
| December | 103.9346 | 100.0549 | 101.9513 |