2013 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

513.7424 SLL

YEARLY LOW

410.7330 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

449.7647 SLL

2013 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 513.7424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 410.7330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.0095 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 494.1833 to the December average rate of 417.9964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 513.7424 was down 12.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 589.0851, 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 25,687,121 SLL

2012 Average 26,560,506 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 20,536,648 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,150,473.16 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

501.8020

410.3777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 470.0375, compared to 429.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.5457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 470.0375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.4919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 53.6092 SLL (High: 484.5620 / Low: 430.9528). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2053 SLL (High: 490.2045 / Low: 480.9992).

May Spread (Volatile) ±53.6092

February Spread (Stable) ±9.2053

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 31.3608 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -31.3608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 494.1833) against the same month in 2012 (average: 547.3480), the exchange rate shifted by -53.1647 (-9.71%).

2013 Avg (January) 494.1833

2012 Avg (January) 547.3480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	513.7424	477.6267	494.1833
February	490.2045	480.9992	486.5746
March	478.9725	463.9028	470.3029
April	486.6837	467.2872	474.8241
May	484.5620	430.9528	462.8506
June	438.7365	423.9056	431.4898
July	443.5696	423.7850	435.7713
August	440.1139	417.0090	429.0914
September	447.3184	418.8074	432.8634
October	444.5656	428.0994	437.4314
November	429.4267	417.0868	423.7974
December	424.7494	410.7330	417.9964