YEARLY HIGH
0.2673 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2232 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2442 BBD

2012 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.2673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.2232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0441 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2498 to the December average rate of 0.2318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2673 was down 12.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3039, 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 13,363 BBD
2011 Average 13,853 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,161 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,202.64 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2667
0.2236
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ZAR to BBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.2523, compared to 0.2360 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.2523
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.2360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0242 BBD (High: 0.2588 / Low: 0.2346). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 BBD (High: 0.2446 / Low: 0.2378).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0242
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0067

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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2613) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-6.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2613
2011 Avg (February) 0.2784

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2578 0.2445 0.2498
February 0.2673 0.2557 0.2613
March 0.2667 0.2592 0.2631
April 0.2623 0.2501 0.2555
May 0.2588 0.2346 0.2456
June 0.2441 0.2323 0.2383
July 0.2467 0.2349 0.2426
August 0.2474 0.2360 0.2422
September 0.2446 0.2378 0.2417
October 0.2394 0.2251 0.2308
November 0.2312 0.2232 0.2272
December 0.2360 0.2244 0.2318