2012 ZAR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1413 BDT

YEARLY LOW

9.0529 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0012 BDT

2012 ZAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 11.1413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 9.0529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0883 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3982 to the December average rate of 9.3635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.1413 was down 0.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2300, 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 557,063 BDT

2011 Average 512,330 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 452,647 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,415.50 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0201

9.0915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BDT 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 10.3847, compared to 9.6178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9902 BDT (High: 10.6088 / Low: 9.6185). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3231 BDT (High: 10.0151 / Low: 9.6919).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9902

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4852 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.8593) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.9044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9550 (+9.64%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.8593

2011 Avg (February) 9.9044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8858	10.0357	10.3982
February	11.1413	10.5885	10.8593
March	10.9173	10.5940	10.7653
April	10.7388	10.2513	10.4618
May	10.6088	9.6185	10.0612
June	9.9787	9.5266	9.7622
July	10.1243	9.6279	9.9379
August	10.0879	9.6610	9.8783
September	10.0151	9.6919	9.8801
October	9.7934	9.1572	9.3949
November	9.4192	9.0529	9.2522
December	9.5297	9.1259	9.3635