YEARLY HIGH
0.1442 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1199 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1301 BND

2013 ZAR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.1199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1399 to the December average rate of 0.1216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1442 was down 13.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1669, 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 7,212 BND
2012 Average 7,626 BND
Yearly Trough Low 5,994 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217.95 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1417
0.1197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.1351, compared to 0.1250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0127 BND (High: 0.1385 / Low: 0.1258). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BND (High: 0.1407 / Low: 0.1379).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1399) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0199 (-12.46%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1399
2012 Avg (January) 0.1598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1442 0.1358 0.1399
February 0.1407 0.1379 0.1396
March 0.1378 0.1339 0.1357
April 0.1390 0.1341 0.1359
May 0.1385 0.1258 0.1340
June 0.1283 0.1238 0.1257
July 0.1296 0.1255 0.1277
August 0.1291 0.1233 0.1264
September 0.1294 0.1240 0.1265
October 0.1268 0.1239 0.1256
November 0.1240 0.1203 0.1223
December 0.1234 0.1199 0.1216