2013 ZAR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 189.3288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 106.9931.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.3357 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.3053 to the December average rate of 112.5104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 189.3288 was down 12.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 217.1770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
ZAR to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 168.0152, compared to 126.4528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.5624 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 23.7001 SOS (High: 169.8616 / Low: 146.1614). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3144 SOS (High: 121.2890 / Low: 117.9746).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 16.9666 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 182.3053) against the same month in 2012 (average: 203.4254), the exchange rate shifted by -21.1202 (-10.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 189.3288 | 176.3284 | 182.3053 |
| February | 181.9612 | 176.5252 | 179.4830 |
| March | 178.9144 | 169.7089 | 173.0539 |
| April | 174.5678 | 166.5124 | 170.2725 |
| May | 169.8616 | 146.1614 | 159.9716 |
| June | 147.5588 | 139.6759 | 143.0050 |
| July | 142.4090 | 136.8907 | 139.9693 |
| August | 139.6099 | 126.2462 | 132.8883 |
| September | 131.9628 | 125.3456 | 128.3018 |
| October | 126.5428 | 122.7537 | 125.4040 |
| November | 121.2890 | 117.9746 | 119.6429 |
| December | 117.9675 | 106.9931 | 112.5104 |