2013 ZAR to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3015 PEN

YEARLY LOW

0.2653 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2806 PEN

2013 ZAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2907 to the December average rate of 0.2689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3015 was down 15.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3572, 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 15,075 PEN

2012 Average 16,108 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 13,266 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,808.24 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2929

0.2667

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ZAR to PEN 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 0.2845, compared to 0.2766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0257 PEN (High: 0.2958 / Low: 0.2702). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 PEN (High: 0.2943 / Low: 0.2879).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2907) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0457 (-13.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2907

2012 Avg (January) 0.3364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3015	0.2826	0.2907
February	0.2943	0.2879	0.2906
March	0.2883	0.2780	0.2825
April	0.2928	0.2801	0.2853
May	0.2958	0.2702	0.2836
June	0.2818	0.2692	0.2745
July	0.2854	0.2736	0.2799
August	0.2850	0.2709	0.2783
September	0.2852	0.2727	0.2784
October	0.2827	0.2757	0.2797
November	0.2782	0.2701	0.2742
December	0.2753	0.2653	0.2689