2013 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

942.2905 LAK

YEARLY LOW

753.7794 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

816.5066 LAK

2013 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 942.2905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 753.7794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 188.5110 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 907.0261 to the December average rate of 773.2817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 942.2905 was down 11.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 1062.9107, 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 47,114,524 LAK

2012 Average 48,784,284 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 37,688,972 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,425,551.49 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

920.7488

756.0770

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 850.5008, compared to 782.5125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 67.9883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 850.5008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 782.5125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 106.4107 LAK (High: 872.1728 / Low: 765.7621). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.8352 LAK (High: 898.7629 / Low: 879.9277).

May Spread (Volatile) ±106.4107

February Spread (Stable) ±18.8352

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 54.4988 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -54.4988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 907.0261) against the same month in 2012 (average: 999.6915), the exchange rate shifted by -92.6654 (-9.27%).

2013 Avg (January) 907.0261

2012 Avg (January) 999.6915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	942.2905	878.4802	907.0261
February	898.7629	879.9277	892.0937
March	873.6795	837.3227	855.7277
April	878.8206	833.9876	854.0592
May	872.1728	765.7621	824.2984
June	786.3926	756.0595	769.7996
July	798.7764	763.3548	784.5920
August	795.5380	753.7794	776.4855
September	812.6247	762.7500	786.3680
October	806.8645	781.1413	795.2702
November	790.5301	765.0660	779.0773
December	786.4788	763.3347	773.2817