YEARLY HIGH
4.6090 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.8160 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1995 ZAR

2012 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 4.6090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 3.8160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7929 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0386 to the December average rate of 4.3356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6090 was up 7.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2972, 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 23,045 ZAR
2011 Average 18,242 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 19,080 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,964.61 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4770
3.8280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 4.0446, compared to 4.3544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4071 ZAR (High: 4.3572 / Low: 3.9501). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1277 ZAR (High: 3.9437 / Low: 3.8160).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4071
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1277

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 0.1491 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 4.4058) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4158 (+10.42%).

2012 Avg (October) 4.4058
2011 Avg (October) 3.9900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1053 3.9292 4.0386
February 3.9624 3.8243 3.8895
March 3.9437 3.8160 3.8821
April 4.0874 3.8804 3.9949
May 4.3572 3.9501 4.1661
June 4.4007 4.2009 4.2962
July 4.4697 4.1506 4.3041
August 4.4751 4.1997 4.3427
September 4.4531 4.1730 4.3154
October 4.6090 4.3077 4.4058
November 4.4956 4.3447 4.4229
December 4.5262 4.2437 4.3356