YEARLY HIGH
17.7730 KZT
YEARLY LOW
14.6762 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8264 KZT

2013 ZAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 17.7730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 14.6762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0968 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1758 to the December average rate of 14.8750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.7730 was down 10.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 19.7564, 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 888,648 KZT
2012 Average 909,778 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 733,809 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,839.12 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

17.4059
14.6449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KZT 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 16.4158, compared to 15.2369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.8804 KZT (High: 16.9677 / Low: 15.0873). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3201 KZT (High: 17.0882 / Low: 16.7680).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8804
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3201

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 1.1092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 17.1758) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.5344), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3586 (-7.33%).

2013 Avg (January) 17.1758
2012 Avg (January) 18.5344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7730 16.6580 17.1758
February 17.0882 16.7680 16.9630
March 16.6883 16.1862 16.4235
April 16.9610 16.3231 16.5874
May 16.9677 15.0873 16.2272
June 15.3840 14.8619 15.1180
July 15.7000 14.9302 15.3814
August 15.6187 14.6762 15.1997
September 15.8223 14.8902 15.3576
October 15.7433 15.2592 15.5555
November 15.2430 14.7778 15.0523
December 15.1653 14.6885 14.8750