YEARLY HIGH
8.3412 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.9326 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7069 ZAR

2013 BND to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BND to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 8.3412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.9326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4086 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1520 to the December average rate of 8.2274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.3412 was up 13.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.3205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,706 ZAR
2012 Average 32,888 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 34,663 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,042.92 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.3350
7.0445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 7.4106, compared to 8.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.7288 ZAR (High: 7.9477 / Low: 7.2190). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1437 ZAR (High: 7.2504 / Low: 7.1068).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7288
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 8.2274) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.0704), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1571 (+16.36%).

2013 Avg (December) 8.2274
2012 Avg (December) 7.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3633 6.9326 7.1520
February 7.2504 7.1068 7.1654
March 7.4664 7.2543 7.3698
April 7.4581 7.1941 7.3566
May 7.9477 7.2190 7.4656
June 8.0762 7.7933 7.9540
July 7.9662 7.7177 7.8310
August 8.1080 7.7471 7.9144
September 8.0638 7.7298 7.9049
October 8.0726 7.8890 7.9647
November 8.3141 8.0642 8.1769
December 8.3412 8.1035 8.2274