YEARLY HIGH
0.1669 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1366 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1526 BND

2012 ZAR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.1669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1598 to the December average rate of 0.1415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1669 was down 14.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,346 BND
2011 Average 8,696 BND
Yearly Trough Low 6,830 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,515.95 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1682
0.1363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BND 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 0.1594, compared to 0.1457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0097 BND (High: 0.1607 / Low: 0.1510). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BND (High: 0.1668 / Low: 0.1633).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1638) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-7.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1638
2011 Avg (February) 0.1777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1615 0.1579 0.1598
February 0.1669 0.1616 0.1638
March 0.1668 0.1633 0.1655
April 0.1649 0.1568 0.1598
May 0.1607 0.1510 0.1550
June 0.1543 0.1500 0.1523
July 0.1561 0.1483 0.1530
August 0.1540 0.1480 0.1511
September 0.1514 0.1468 0.1487
October 0.1472 0.1383 0.1412
November 0.1415 0.1366 0.1390
December 0.1442 0.1371 0.1415