YEARLY HIGH
2.2731 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.9827 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1150 UYU

2013 ZAR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 2.2731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.9827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2904 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1972 to the December average rate of 2.0520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2731 was down 15.29% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6833, 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 113,656 UYU
2012 Average 123,258 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 99,137 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,519.27 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2254
2.0331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UYU 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 2.0983, compared to 2.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1468 UYU (High: 2.1295 / Low: 1.9827). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 UYU (High: 2.1642 / Low: 2.1273).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1468
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0855 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 2.2094) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3550 (-13.84%).

2013 Avg (September) 2.2094
2012 Avg (September) 2.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2640 2.1305 2.1972
February 2.1642 2.1273 2.1472
March 2.1166 2.0276 2.0671
April 2.1284 2.0409 2.0783
May 2.1295 1.9827 2.0491
June 2.0738 1.9973 2.0510
July 2.1673 2.0317 2.1098
August 2.1748 2.1023 2.1539
September 2.2731 2.1490 2.2094
October 2.2066 2.1456 2.1755
November 2.1197 2.0602 2.0900
December 2.0822 2.0228 2.0520