YEARLY HIGH
173.5369 MNT
YEARLY LOW
140.7175 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
156.7092 MNT

2013 ZAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 173.5369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 140.7175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.8194 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.8581 to the December average rate of 160.8601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 173.5369 was down 3.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 179.3309, 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 8,676,843 MNT
2012 Average 8,281,212 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 7,035,874 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,640,969.67 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

171.8018
139.9433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MNT 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 152.6649, compared to 160.7535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.6649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.7535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 16.9013 MNT (High: 160.2327 / Low: 143.3314). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7430 MNT (High: 157.8544 / Low: 155.1114).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.9013
February Spread (Stable) ±2.7430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.6751 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 169.1469) against the same month in 2012 (average: 159.6557), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4912 (+5.94%).

2013 Avg (October) 169.1469
2012 Avg (October) 159.6557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.2980 152.1787 157.8581
February 157.8544 155.1114 156.1558
March 154.9117 149.2558 151.8293
April 157.7736 151.1828 154.2747
May 160.2327 143.3314 153.2733
June 145.2987 140.7175 142.5982
July 152.2745 142.1507 147.0885
August 159.2324 149.9883 154.5214
September 172.0860 157.7981 165.6451
October 173.5369 163.0209 169.1469
November 170.5746 163.2926 167.2590
December 169.5527 154.7999 160.8601