2013 ZAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5605 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.4244 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4700 SDG

2013 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.5605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.4244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1361 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5029 to the December average rate of 0.5502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5605 was up 2.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5481, 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 28,026 SDG

2012 Average 21,179 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 21,219 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,806.95 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5614

0.4267

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SDG 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 0.4799, compared to 0.4602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1333 SDG (High: 0.5602 / Low: 0.4269). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 SDG (High: 0.5012 / Low: 0.4918).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1333

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0340 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.5502) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0386 (+7.55%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.5502

2012 Avg (December) 0.5116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5212	0.4879	0.5029
February	0.5012	0.4918	0.4974
March	0.4887	0.4731	0.4805
April	0.4956	0.4775	0.4847
May	0.4957	0.4395	0.4738
June	0.4477	0.4321	0.4398
July	0.4519	0.4318	0.4440
August	0.4493	0.4244	0.4380
September	0.4544	0.4284	0.4414
October	0.4514	0.4371	0.4453
November	0.5602	0.4269	0.4421
December	0.5605	0.5424	0.5502