YEARLY HIGH
0.3870 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3116 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3414 SRD

2013 ZAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0754 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3738 to the December average rate of 0.3170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3870 was down 11.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4365, 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 19,350 SRD
2012 Average 19,988 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 15,580 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,770.64 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3794
0.3114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SRD 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 0.3566, compared to 0.3263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0409 SRD (High: 0.3681 / Low: 0.3272). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SRD (High: 0.3726 / Low: 0.3650).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3738) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0345 (-8.46%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3738
2012 Avg (January) 0.4083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3870 0.3624 0.3738
February 0.3726 0.3650 0.3693
March 0.3636 0.3521 0.3570
April 0.3692 0.3543 0.3603
May 0.3681 0.3272 0.3520
June 0.3332 0.3209 0.3271
July 0.3367 0.3218 0.3306
August 0.3347 0.3165 0.3265
September 0.3402 0.3188 0.3293
October 0.3372 0.3254 0.3321
November 0.3262 0.3165 0.3221
December 0.3229 0.3116 0.3170