YEARLY HIGH
27.9610 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
22.4474 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.5794 ZAR

2013 BHD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BHD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 27.9610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 22.4474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5136 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.2772 to the December average rate of 27.4919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 27.9610 was up 17.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 23.7579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 139,805 ZAR
2012 Average 108,989 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 112,237 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,567.98 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

27.9134
22.8558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to ZAR 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 24.4408, compared to 26.7181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.9551 ZAR (High: 26.6019 / Low: 23.6468). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4816 ZAR (High: 23.8444 / Low: 23.3629).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9551
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 27.4919) against the same month in 2012 (average: 22.8885), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6034 (+20.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 27.4919
2012 Avg (December) 22.8885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.9787 22.4474 23.2772
February 23.8444 23.3629 23.5503
March 24.7113 23.9403 24.3643
April 24.5235 23.6171 24.1436
May 26.6019 23.6468 24.7298
June 27.0632 26.1253 26.5794
July 27.0416 25.8482 26.3265
August 27.5126 26.0210 26.6990
September 27.3144 25.6291 26.4798
October 26.7658 25.8898 26.2632
November 27.4960 26.7162 27.0482
December 27.9610 27.0149 27.4919