2013 ZAR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5522 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.1459 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2584 SCR

2013 ZAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.1459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4062 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4841 to the December average rate of 1.1639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5522 was down 17.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8894, 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 77,608 SCR

2012 Average 83,858 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 57,296 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,312.19 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5161

1.1319

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SCR 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 1.3218, compared to 1.1949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3218

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1385 SCR (High: 1.3151 / Low: 1.1767). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0414 SCR (High: 1.1873 / Low: 1.1459).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1385

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0414

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4841) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7340), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2500 (-14.42%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4841

2012 Avg (January) 1.7340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5522	1.4157	1.4841
February	1.4430	1.3720	1.4214
March	1.3682	1.2490	1.2899
April	1.3111	1.2645	1.2872
May	1.3151	1.1767	1.2649
June	1.2057	1.1636	1.1832
July	1.2319	1.1690	1.2072
August	1.2214	1.1560	1.1926
September	1.2439	1.1654	1.2058
October	1.2437	1.1947	1.2179
November	1.1988	1.1560	1.1824
December	1.1873	1.1459	1.1639