2013 ZAR to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0143 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.9903 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0001 SZL

2013 ZAR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 1.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.9903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9995 to the December average rate of 1.0007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0143 was down 0.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0208, 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 50,714 SZL

2012 Average 50,004 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 49,516 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,197.54 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0017

0.9993

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SZL 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 1.0001, compared to 1.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0240 SZL (High: 1.0143 / Low: 0.9903). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 SZL (High: 1.0038 / Low: 0.9977).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.9997) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.04%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.9997

2012 Avg (June) 0.9993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0047	0.9917	0.9995
February	1.0100	0.9917	1.0015
March	1.0066	0.9962	1.0000
April	1.0048	0.9945	1.0002
May	1.0052	0.9923	0.9999
June	1.0143	0.9903	0.9997
July	1.0074	0.9904	0.9995
August	1.0055	0.9953	0.9995
September	1.0067	0.9906	1.0004
October	1.0038	0.9977	1.0004
November	1.0053	0.9971	1.0000
December	1.0052	0.9969	1.0007