YEARLY HIGH
187.8967 TZS
YEARLY LOW
150.1967 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.1786 TZS

2013 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 187.8967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 150.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.7001 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.3428 to the December average rate of 154.2232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 187.8967 was down 11.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 212.4106, 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 9,394,837 TZS
2012 Average 9,662,946 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 7,509,834 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,885,003.87 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

185.4864
151.3811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TZS 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 176.2992, compared to 160.0580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.2413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.2992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.0580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 20.0328 TZS (High: 182.8388 / Low: 162.8060). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0066 TZS (High: 159.9250 / Low: 154.9184).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.0328
November Spread (Stable) ±5.0066

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 11.8200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 182.3428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 198.2372), the exchange rate shifted by -15.8944 (-8.02%).

2013 Avg (January) 182.3428
2012 Avg (January) 198.2372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.8967 177.8958 182.3428
February 185.6791 180.4842 182.6443
March 179.6377 173.5983 176.5275
April 181.7162 175.1881 178.2178
May 182.8388 162.8060 174.9415
June 165.9326 160.5039 163.1215
July 166.0820 159.5741 163.4500
August 165.1868 155.7980 160.7894
September 167.3416 157.0159 161.7351
October 164.6753 159.5274 162.4824
November 159.9250 154.9184 157.6675
December 158.4036 150.1967 154.2232