YEARLY HIGH
0.1666 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1372 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1525 BND

2012 SZL to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1597 to the December average rate of 0.1415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1666 was down 14.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 833 BND
2011 Average 871 BND
Yearly Trough Low 686 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.02 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1681
0.1365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.0137 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 0.0096 BND (High: 0.1608 / Low: 0.1513). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BND (High: 0.1666 / Low: 0.1635).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1655) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1832), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0177 (-9.67%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1655
2011 Avg (March) 0.1832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1613 0.1578 0.1597
February 0.1659 0.1622 0.1638
March 0.1666 0.1635 0.1655
April 0.1646 0.1572 0.1600
May 0.1608 0.1513 0.1549
June 0.1547 0.1497 0.1524
July 0.1558 0.1479 0.1528
August 0.1539 0.1477 0.1509
September 0.1510 0.1451 0.1485
October 0.1476 0.1391 0.1414
November 0.1412 0.1372 0.1391
December 0.1444 0.1380 0.1415