2013 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0768 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0615 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0685 XDR

2013 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0743 to the December average rate of 0.0627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0768 was down 10.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0863, 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 3,841 XDR

2012 Average 3,985 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 3,077 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 764.20 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0754

0.0616

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ZAR to XDR 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 0.0718, compared to 0.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 XDR (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XDR (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0631).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0743) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-8.74%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0743

2012 Avg (January) 0.0814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0768	0.0718	0.0743
February	0.0749	0.0729	0.0738
March	0.0735	0.0713	0.0724
April	0.0746	0.0721	0.0730
May	0.0743	0.0665	0.0717
June	0.0675	0.0648	0.0659
July	0.0679	0.0658	0.0670
August	0.0673	0.0633	0.0654
September	0.0677	0.0642	0.0658
October	0.0663	0.0645	0.0656
November	0.0648	0.0631	0.0641
December	0.0640	0.0615	0.0627