YEARLY HIGH
4.8492 PHP
YEARLY LOW
4.1781 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4087 PHP

2013 ZAR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 4.1781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6711 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6428 to the December average rate of 4.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.8492 was down 15.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.7095, 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 242,462 PHP
2012 Average 257,759 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 208,907 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,555.21 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.6806
4.2263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PHP 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 4.4838, compared to 4.3336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3653 PHP (High: 4.5844 / Low: 4.2191). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0900 PHP (High: 4.6151 / Low: 4.5251).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3653
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0900

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 0.1505 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4.6428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.4390), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7962 (-14.64%).

2013 Avg (January) 4.6428
2012 Avg (January) 5.4390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8492 4.5002 4.6428
February 4.6151 4.5251 4.5821
March 4.5083 4.3751 4.4356
April 4.6186 4.4186 4.5246
May 4.5844 4.2191 4.4340
June 4.3605 4.1944 4.2835
July 4.4399 4.2605 4.3682
August 4.4345 4.2514 4.3605
September 4.4989 4.2984 4.3820
October 4.4176 4.2945 4.3558
November 4.3576 4.1781 4.2711
December 4.3012 4.1985 4.2641