2013 ZAR to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0445 BHD

YEARLY LOW

0.0358 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0392 BHD

2013 ZAR to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0430 to the December average rate of 0.0364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0445 was down 11.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0503, 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 2,227 BHD

2012 Average 2,299 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 1,788 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.22 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0436

0.0357

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ZAR to BHD 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 0.0410, compared to 0.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0047 BHD (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0376). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BHD (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0419).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0430) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0470), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-8.59%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0430

2012 Avg (January) 0.0470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0445	0.0417	0.0430
February	0.0428	0.0419	0.0425
March	0.0418	0.0405	0.0410
April	0.0423	0.0408	0.0414
May	0.0423	0.0376	0.0405
June	0.0383	0.0370	0.0376
July	0.0387	0.0370	0.0380
August	0.0384	0.0363	0.0375
September	0.0390	0.0366	0.0378
October	0.0386	0.0374	0.0381
November	0.0374	0.0364	0.0370
December	0.0370	0.0358	0.0364