YEARLY HIGH
0.7557 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.6111 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6666 TTD

2013 ZAR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.7557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.6111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1446 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7285 to the December average rate of 0.6182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7557 was down 10.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8464, 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 37,783 TTD
2012 Average 38,801 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 30,554 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,228.87 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7395
0.6072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TTD 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 0.6968, compared to 0.6365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0811 TTD (High: 0.7208 / Low: 0.6396). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 TTD (High: 0.7268 / Low: 0.7124).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0811
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 0.0489 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7285) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0615 (-7.79%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7285
2012 Avg (January) 0.7900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7557 0.7062 0.7285
February 0.7268 0.7124 0.7205
March 0.7094 0.6882 0.6983
April 0.7203 0.6942 0.7044
May 0.7208 0.6396 0.6891
June 0.6512 0.6289 0.6402
July 0.6579 0.6292 0.6464
August 0.6545 0.6177 0.6370
September 0.6608 0.6216 0.6423
October 0.6560 0.6358 0.6472
November 0.6345 0.6162 0.6278
December 0.6290 0.6111 0.6182