2013 ZAR to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7064 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.4614 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6029 VEF

2013 ZAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.7064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.4614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2450 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4896 to the December average rate of 0.6072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7064 was up 23.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5737, 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 35,319 VEF

2012 Average 26,202 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 23,068 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,250.77 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7121

0.4629

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VEF 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 0.5808, compared to 0.6249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.2199 VEF (High: 0.6813 / Low: 0.4614). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 VEF (High: 0.4876 / Low: 0.4777).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2199

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.6913) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1427 (+26.01%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.6913

2012 Avg (April) 0.5487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5075	0.4752	0.4896
February	0.4876	0.4777	0.4837
March	0.6813	0.4614	0.5163
April	0.7064	0.6807	0.6913
May	0.7059	0.6275	0.6756
June	0.6389	0.6167	0.6280
July	0.6458	0.6172	0.6341
August	0.6415	0.6065	0.6254
September	0.6510	0.6107	0.6303
October	0.6446	0.6236	0.6356
November	0.6246	0.6063	0.6171
December	0.6180	0.5968	0.6072