YEARLY HIGH
3.4329 TWD
YEARLY LOW
2.8334 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0893 TWD

2013 ZAR to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.4329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 2.8334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5995 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3151 to the December average rate of 2.8729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.4329 was down 12.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.9296, 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 171,643 TWD
2012 Average 180,469 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 141,668 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,975.12 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3866
2.8263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TWD 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 3.2273, compared to 2.9514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3269 TWD (High: 3.3162 / Low: 2.9894). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0658 TWD (High: 3.3662 / Low: 3.3004).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3269
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0658

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 0.2118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.3151) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.7488), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4337 (-11.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.3151
2012 Avg (January) 3.7488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4329 3.2184 3.3151
February 3.3662 3.3004 3.3399
March 3.2854 3.1953 3.2402
April 3.3675 3.2318 3.2789
May 3.3162 2.9894 3.2006
June 3.0428 2.9468 2.9888
July 3.0711 2.9534 3.0190
August 3.0524 2.8908 2.9782
September 3.0539 2.8951 2.9713
October 3.0115 2.9290 2.9694
November 2.9381 2.8499 2.8974
December 2.9103 2.8334 2.8729