YEARLY HIGH
0.1429 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1161 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1268 NZD

2013 ZAR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1362 to the December average rate of 0.1174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1429 was down 11.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1616, 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 7,145 NZD
2012 Average 7,535 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,805 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,340.10 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1381
0.1155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NZD 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 0.1313, compared to 0.1223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0108 NZD (High: 0.1429 / Low: 0.1321). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 NZD (High: 0.1312 / Low: 0.1285).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1362) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1562), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0199 (-12.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1362
2012 Avg (January) 0.1562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1429 0.1321 0.1362
February 0.1373 0.1330 0.1342
March 0.1342 0.1286 0.1314
April 0.1312 0.1285 0.1296
May 0.1327 0.1244 0.1302
June 0.1305 0.1245 0.1265
July 0.1293 0.1260 0.1278
August 0.1304 0.1216 0.1256
September 0.1258 0.1200 0.1230
October 0.1230 0.1197 0.1210
November 0.1213 0.1165 0.1188
December 0.1203 0.1161 0.1174