YEARLY HIGH
5.9179 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
5.0429 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3911 ZAR

2012 BGN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 5.9179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 5.0429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8751 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2782 to the December average rate of 5.7842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.9179 was up 1.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,590 ZAR
2011 Average 25,787 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,214 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,375.31 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.8499
5.0613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 5.2565, compared to 5.5257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.3916 ZAR (High: 5.8897 / Low: 5.4981). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1474 ZAR (High: 5.4184 / Low: 5.2709).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3916
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1883 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.7842) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2744 (+4.98%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.7842
2011 Avg (December) 5.5098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3810 5.2082 5.2782
February 5.2197 5.0549 5.1700
March 5.2327 5.0429 5.1270
April 5.3652 5.1900 5.2628
May 5.4395 5.1851 5.3341
June 5.4184 5.2709 5.3671
July 5.2892 5.1135 5.1787
August 5.4286 5.0719 5.2320
September 5.5240 5.3280 5.4376
October 5.8897 5.4981 5.7483
November 5.8897 5.6447 5.7731
December 5.9179 5.7164 5.7842