2013 ZAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2197.8418 STD

YEARLY LOW

1690.2719 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1923.0392 STD

2013 ZAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2197.8418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1690.2719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 507.5700 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2105.6561 to the December average rate of 1729.8252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2197.8418 was down 12.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 2508.4614, 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 109,892,091 STD

2012 Average 116,711,822 STD

Yearly Trough Low 84,513,593 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,378,498.45 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2143.2392

1692.2421

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to STD 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 2031.1203, compared to 1814.9581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 216.1622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2031.1203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1814.9581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 201.4876 STD (High: 2092.0542 / Low: 1890.5666). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.7043 STD (High: 1837.5966 / Low: 1788.8923).

May Spread (Volatile) ±201.4876

October Spread (Stable) ±48.7043

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 165.1341 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -165.1341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2105.6561) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2370.5849), the exchange rate shifted by -264.9288 (-11.18%).

2013 Avg (January) 2105.6561

2012 Avg (January) 2370.5849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2197.8418	2003.9703	2105.6561
February	2124.9382	2024.3313	2067.1124
March	2088.6446	2018.8271	2058.6739
April	2109.0711	2031.9784	2071.7107
May	2092.0542	1890.5666	2024.3515
June	1908.3335	1813.7118	1859.2174
July	1915.4192	1854.6095	1892.0860
August	1888.1760	1760.5165	1826.3726
September	1893.0898	1804.6088	1840.5489
October	1837.5966	1788.8923	1816.8064
November	1817.6941	1747.7427	1784.1096
December	1780.9421	1690.2719	1729.8252