2013 ZAR to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7657 VUV

YEARLY LOW

9.0985 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7522 VUV

2013 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 9.0985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6672 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3192 to the December average rate of 9.2724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.7657 was down 9.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.9414, 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 538,284 VUV

2012 Average 557,026 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 454,926 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,358.15 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.4239

9.1678

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VUV 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 9.9821, compared to 9.5224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.8771 VUV (High: 10.2298 / Low: 9.3527). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2406 VUV (High: 9.6379 / Low: 9.3973).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8771

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2406

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 0.4875 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 10.3192) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.5038), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1846 (-10.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 10.3192

2012 Avg (January) 11.5038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7657	9.9032	10.3192
February	10.3044	10.0624	10.1519
March	10.1312	9.7964	9.9638
April	10.2705	9.9009	10.0487
May	10.2298	9.3527	9.9481
June	9.7034	9.3030	9.4606
July	9.8943	9.4651	9.7058
August	9.9067	9.3888	9.6427
September	9.9219	9.4185	9.6421
October	9.6379	9.3973	9.5573
November	9.4483	9.1184	9.3141
December	9.4014	9.0985	9.2724