2012 ZAR to BGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1983 BGN

YEARLY LOW

0.1690 BGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1859 BGN

2012 ZAR to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1895 to the December average rate of 0.1729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1983 was down 10.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2217, 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 9,915 BGN

2011 Average 9,726 BGN

Yearly Trough Low 8,449 BGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,466.09 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1973

0.1707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BGN 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 0.1903, compared to 0.1814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0130 BGN (High: 0.1972 / Low: 0.1842). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BGN (High: 0.1897 / Low: 0.1846).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1951) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2021), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-3.50%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1951

2011 Avg (March) 0.2021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1920	0.1858	0.1895
February	0.1978	0.1916	0.1934
March	0.1983	0.1911	0.1951
April	0.1927	0.1864	0.1900
May	0.1929	0.1838	0.1875
June	0.1897	0.1846	0.1863
July	0.1956	0.1891	0.1931
August	0.1972	0.1842	0.1912
September	0.1877	0.1810	0.1839
October	0.1819	0.1698	0.1740
November	0.1772	0.1698	0.1733
December	0.1749	0.1690	0.1729