2013 ZAR to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.4881 NGN

YEARLY LOW

15.1614 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.5611 NGN

2013 ZAR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 18.4881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 15.1614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3267 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8739 to the December average rate of 15.3570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.4881 was down 12.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 21.1629, 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 924,405 NGN

2012 Average 968,868 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 758,068 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,336.70 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.1256

15.1053

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NGN 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 17.1992, compared to 15.9230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.9663 NGN (High: 17.7520 / Low: 15.7858). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2808 NGN (High: 17.9029 / Low: 17.6222).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9663

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2808

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9778 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 17.8739) against the same month in 2012 (average: 20.1485), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2745 (-11.29%).

2013 Avg (January) 17.8739

2012 Avg (January) 20.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.4881	17.3724	17.8739
February	17.9029	17.6222	17.7333
March	17.5304	16.9854	17.2431
April	17.7047	17.1410	17.3833
May	17.7520	15.7858	16.9698
June	16.4250	15.6935	15.9920
July	16.5403	15.8407	16.2359
August	16.3198	15.5796	15.9947
September	16.6919	15.8236	16.2249
October	16.3399	15.8883	16.1546
November	15.7511	15.3239	15.5708
December	15.5676	15.1614	15.3570