The document provides a quarterly forecast for 2013. It summarizes that GDP is expected to grow to 3.2% in 2013, up from 2.5% in 2012. Inflation is averaging 5.5% for the year and is dependent on the rand exchange rate, which is forecast to average R9.15/$ for the year. Interest rates are expected to remain unchanged in 2013, with any changes likely being an interest rate cut, and the earliest a rate hike could occur is mid-2014. The conclusion emphasizes the need to remain flexible and react to unexpected events.