2013 ZAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

502.7025 PYG

YEARLY LOW

420.3040 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

447.7298 PYG

2013 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 502.7025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 420.3040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.3986 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 480.3369 to the December average rate of 436.6023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 502.7025 was down 18.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 613.8125, 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 25,135,127 PYG

2012 Average 26,979,713 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 21,015,199 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,119,928.00 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

484.9553

429.5344

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 452.2710, compared to 443.1887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 452.2710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 443.1887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 44.7677 PYG (High: 502.7025 / Low: 457.9349). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1265 PYG (High: 443.7223 / Low: 432.5958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±44.7677

March Spread (Stable) ±11.1265

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 22.9410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.9410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 480.3369) against the same month in 2012 (average: 574.6099), the exchange rate shifted by -94.2730 (-16.41%).

2013 Avg (January) 480.3369

2012 Avg (January) 574.6099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	502.7025	457.9349	480.3369
February	471.2332	437.8909	457.3959
March	443.7223	432.5958	437.0891
April	460.4946	436.9479	450.8466
May	466.0779	424.4346	449.4692
June	454.0120	420.3040	438.4880
July	460.8582	444.9857	452.4092
August	451.1875	428.6481	440.7277
September	460.9170	433.1064	446.0082
October	454.6807	440.4008	449.2322
November	439.3849	427.3441	434.1528
December	442.8805	425.8103	436.6023