YEARLY HIGH
0.3982 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.3083 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3462 RON

2013 ZAR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0899 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3757 to the December average rate of 0.3143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3982 was down 13.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4602, 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 19,909 RON
2012 Average 21,154 RON
Yearly Trough Low 15,413 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,496.20 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3819
0.3082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to RON 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 0.3635, compared to 0.3288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0397 RON (High: 0.3982 / Low: 0.3585). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 RON (High: 0.3265 / Low: 0.3202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3757) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0444 (-10.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3757
2012 Avg (January) 0.4202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3982 0.3585 0.3757
February 0.3778 0.3614 0.3696
March 0.3732 0.3647 0.3688
April 0.3768 0.3615 0.3694
May 0.3683 0.3355 0.3585
June 0.3468 0.3342 0.3391
July 0.3442 0.3368 0.3408
August 0.3385 0.3197 0.3308
September 0.3435 0.3264 0.3349
October 0.3325 0.3245 0.3290
November 0.3265 0.3202 0.3231
December 0.3203 0.3083 0.3143