Historical Year Data · 2013

South Africa Current Account (% GDP, WEO) in 2013

South Africa Current Account (% GDP, WEO) opened 2013 at -5.34% and closed at -5.34%, a +0.00% move for the year. The high of -5.34% was reached on December 31, and the low of -5.34% on December 31.

Open

-5.34%

2013-01

-5.34%

1 data points

High

-5.34%

Dec 31

Low

-5.34%

Dec 31

Full Year Change

+0.00%

2012 Change

+0.00%

Monthly Breakdown

Month	Open	Close	High	Low	Change
Dec	-5.34%	-5.34%	-5.34%	-5.34%	+0.00%

Events During 2013

2013 Taper Tantrum

Reflation

May–September 2013

When Fed Chair Ben Bernanke suggested tapering QE in May 2013, 10Y Treasury yields nearly doubled, emerging markets cracked, and carry trades unwound violently.

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