2013 ZAR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.4583 NPR

YEARLY LOW

8.9775 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7076 NPR

2013 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 10.4583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 8.9775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4808 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8966 to the December average rate of 9.5553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.4583 was down 4.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.9385, 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 522,913 NPR

2012 Average 520,293 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 448,875 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,037.77 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.3213

9.2028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NPR 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 9.5607, compared to 9.8545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.9061 NPR (High: 10.3648 / Low: 9.4586). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2390 NPR (High: 10.0700 / Low: 9.8310).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9061

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2701 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 10.2281) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.5298), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3017 (-2.87%).

2013 Avg (September) 10.2281

2012 Avg (September) 10.5298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3648	9.4586	9.8966
February	9.8074	9.5680	9.7042
March	9.7033	9.3235	9.4806
April	9.8066	9.3677	9.5566
May	9.6870	9.0206	9.4304
June	9.6330	8.9775	9.2960
July	9.8467	9.5069	9.6338
August	10.3516	9.7484	9.9510
September	10.4583	9.8816	10.2281
October	10.0700	9.8310	9.9580
November	9.9788	9.6536	9.8011
December	9.8177	9.4205	9.5553