YEARLY HIGH
0.0625 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0484 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0550 LVL

2013 ZAR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0599 to the December average rate of 0.0495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0625 was down 11.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0706, 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 3,124 LVL
2012 Average 3,310 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 2,421 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 703.85 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0609
0.0484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LVL 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 0.0580, compared to 0.0520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0061 LVL (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0539). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LVL (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0505).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0599) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0676), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0078 (-11.52%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0599
2012 Avg (January) 0.0676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0625 0.0572 0.0599
February 0.0605 0.0576 0.0590
March 0.0595 0.0581 0.0589
April 0.0601 0.0581 0.0591
May 0.0599 0.0539 0.0579
June 0.0545 0.0519 0.0532
July 0.0546 0.0536 0.0541
August 0.0538 0.0506 0.0524
September 0.0540 0.0515 0.0527
October 0.0525 0.0515 0.0520
November 0.0515 0.0505 0.0511
December 0.0508 0.0484 0.0495