YEARLY HIGH
4.6041 SZL
YEARLY LOW
3.8190 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1997 SZL

2012 BZD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 4.6041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.8190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7851 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0397 to the December average rate of 4.3355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6041 was up 7.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,020 SZL
2011 Average 18,198 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 19,095 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,925.28 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4720
3.8288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to SZL 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 4.0443, compared to 4.3552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4021 SZL (High: 4.3510 / Low: 3.9490). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1061 SZL (High: 3.9471 / Low: 3.8410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4021
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1488 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 4.3988) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4333 (+10.93%).

2012 Avg (October) 4.3988
2011 Avg (October) 3.9656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1077 3.9342 4.0397
February 3.9515 3.8190 3.8909
March 3.9471 3.8410 3.8824
April 4.0855 3.8868 3.9907
May 4.3510 3.9490 4.1687
June 4.4106 4.1936 4.2933
July 4.4797 4.1560 4.3087
August 4.4843 4.1927 4.3478
September 4.4726 4.1827 4.3217
October 4.6041 4.2991 4.3988
November 4.4760 4.3444 4.4184
December 4.4762 4.2444 4.3355