2013 ZAR to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5253 MXN

YEARLY LOW

1.2394 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3261 MXN

2013 ZAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.2394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2858 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4479 to the December average rate of 1.2539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5253 was down 11.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7234, 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 76,263 MXN

2012 Average 80,250 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 61,971 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,291.48 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4673

1.2345

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MXN 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 1.3651, compared to 1.2871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1240 MXN (High: 1.5253 / Low: 1.4012). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 MXN (High: 1.3194 / Low: 1.2982).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1240

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0699 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4479) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6751), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2272 (-13.56%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4479

2012 Avg (January) 1.6751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5253	1.4012	1.4479
February	1.4490	1.4225	1.4314
March	1.4136	1.3278	1.3614
April	1.3596	1.3295	1.3404
May	1.3553	1.2745	1.3185
June	1.3160	1.2691	1.2912
July	1.3055	1.2677	1.2855
August	1.3010	1.2684	1.2817
September	1.3194	1.2982	1.3087
October	1.3283	1.2965	1.3121
November	1.2911	1.2674	1.2806
December	1.2875	1.2394	1.2539