2013 ZAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4432 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3558 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3902 SAR

2013 ZAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0874 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4276 to the December average rate of 0.3619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4432 was down 11.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5011, 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 22,159 SAR

2012 Average 22,885 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 17,788 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,370.43 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4341

0.3553

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SAR 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 0.4079, compared to 0.3725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0467 SAR (High: 0.4207 / Low: 0.3740). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 SAR (High: 0.4258 / Low: 0.4172).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4276) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0408 (-8.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4276

2012 Avg (January) 0.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4432	0.4150	0.4276
February	0.4258	0.4172	0.4224
March	0.4155	0.4029	0.4083
April	0.4211	0.4057	0.4121
May	0.4207	0.3740	0.4027
June	0.3808	0.3676	0.3743
July	0.3849	0.3679	0.3779
August	0.3823	0.3616	0.3727
September	0.3881	0.3641	0.3758
October	0.3842	0.3716	0.3788
November	0.3723	0.3615	0.3678
December	0.3683	0.3558	0.3619