2013 ZAR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8230 MVR

YEARLY LOW

1.4579 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6003 MVR

2013 ZAR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.4579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3652 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7584 to the December average rate of 1.4843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8230 was down 4.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9046, 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 91,151 MVR

2012 Average 89,650 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 72,893 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,257.89 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7858

1.4569

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ZAR to MVR 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 1.6733, compared to 1.5273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1917 MVR (High: 1.7265 / Low: 1.5349). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 MVR (High: 1.7446 / Low: 1.7115).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1917

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

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 0.1159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.7584) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7594), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.06%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.7584

2012 Avg (January) 1.7594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8230	1.7059	1.7584
February	1.7446	1.7115	1.7344
March	1.7065	1.6467	1.6774
April	1.7222	1.6643	1.6899
May	1.7265	1.5349	1.6478
June	1.5723	1.5045	1.5319
July	1.5788	1.4985	1.5485
August	1.5705	1.4832	1.5279
September	1.5919	1.4918	1.5402
October	1.5764	1.5277	1.5546
November	1.5294	1.4822	1.5085
December	1.5117	1.4579	1.4843