YEARLY HIGH
0.7698 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.6149 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6775 SEK

2013 ZAR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1549 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7398 to the December average rate of 0.6314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7698 was down 14.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9002, 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 38,491 SEK
2012 Average 41,332 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 30,746 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,744.95 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7507
0.6205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SEK 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 0.7064, compared to 0.6487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0708 SEK (High: 0.7298 / Low: 0.6590). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 SEK (High: 0.6743 / Low: 0.6611).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0708
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7398) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8565), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1166 (-13.62%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7398
2012 Avg (January) 0.8565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7698 0.7044 0.7398
February 0.7301 0.7100 0.7179
March 0.7130 0.6947 0.7017
April 0.7262 0.6994 0.7126
May 0.7298 0.6590 0.7092
June 0.6779 0.6381 0.6573
July 0.6743 0.6611 0.6668
August 0.6713 0.6265 0.6495
September 0.6636 0.6379 0.6512
October 0.6560 0.6326 0.6477
November 0.6544 0.6333 0.6454
December 0.6442 0.6149 0.6314