2013 ZAR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.4152 YER

YEARLY LOW

20.4115 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.3679 YER

2013 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 25.4152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.4115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0038 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5082 to the December average rate of 20.7519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 25.4152 was down 12.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 28.9155, 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 1,270,762 YER

2012 Average 1,314,700 YER

Yearly Trough Low 1,020,574 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,188.15 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

24.8839

20.3763

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 23.3804, compared to 21.3555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.3804

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.6685 YER (High: 24.1126 / Low: 21.4441). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4926 YER (High: 24.4000 / Low: 23.9074).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6685

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4926

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 1.5985 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 24.5082) against the same month in 2012 (average: 27.2823), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7741 (-10.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 24.5082

2012 Avg (January) 27.2823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.4152	23.7769	24.5082
February	24.4000	23.9074	24.1938
March	23.8136	23.0873	23.3976
April	24.1320	23.2284	23.6161
May	24.1126	21.4441	23.0825
June	21.8359	21.1123	21.4840
July	22.0592	21.0862	21.6616
August	21.9143	20.7347	21.3705
September	22.2479	20.8692	21.5407
October	22.0225	21.3111	21.7201
November	21.3488	20.7216	21.0881
December	21.1213	20.4115	20.7519