2013 ZAR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

267.6083 MGA

YEARLY LOW

209.5136 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

230.2951 MGA

2013 ZAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 267.6083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 209.5136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.0948 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.9574 to the December average rate of 217.4321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 267.6083 was down 7.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 288.6584, 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 13,380,417 MGA

2012 Average 13,357,391 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 10,475,679 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,904,737.78 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

258.7278

213.4823

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MGA 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 240.1311, compared to 220.4591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.1311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.4591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 24.3891 MGA (High: 267.6083 / Low: 243.2192). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7380 MGA (High: 245.0749 / Low: 239.3369).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.3891

March Spread (Stable) ±5.7380

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 17.8733 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 254.9574) against the same month in 2012 (average: 277.3003), the exchange rate shifted by -22.3429 (-8.06%).

2013 Avg (January) 254.9574

2012 Avg (January) 277.3003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	267.6083	243.2192	254.9574
February	251.2572	245.4377	247.9229
March	245.0749	239.3369	242.1795
April	249.0963	235.9188	242.0193
May	243.9801	219.9449	235.7904
June	223.1521	213.5713	217.9171
July	225.6374	216.3297	221.8579
August	223.3767	209.5136	217.2528
September	229.5541	213.6137	221.8071
October	228.4939	219.4872	224.8883
November	224.3285	214.4918	219.5167
December	221.2583	213.7686	217.4321