YEARLY HIGH
3.4919 MZN
YEARLY LOW
2.8408 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1128 MZN

2013 ZAR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.4919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.8408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6511 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3822 to the December average rate of 2.8916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.4919 was down 5.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.7050, 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 174,596 MZN
2012 Average 171,513 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 142,039 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,556.63 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.4405
2.8418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MZN 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 3.2594, compared to 2.9662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4152 MZN (High: 3.3719 / Low: 2.9567). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0861 MZN (High: 2.9750 / Low: 2.8889).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4152
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0861

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 0.2540 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.3822) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.3721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+0.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.3822
2012 Avg (January) 3.3721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4919 3.3105 3.3822
February 3.4586 3.2733 3.3906
March 3.3079 3.2213 3.2635
April 3.3928 3.2672 3.3296
May 3.3719 2.9567 3.2223
June 3.0275 2.9131 2.9683
July 3.0798 2.9206 3.0106
August 3.0362 2.8755 2.9659
September 3.0813 2.9032 2.9883
October 3.0494 2.9556 3.0047
November 2.9750 2.8889 2.9363
December 2.9487 2.8408 2.8916