YEARLY HIGH
0.2360 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1901 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2078 BZD

2013 ZAR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2268 to the December average rate of 0.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2360 was down 9.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2621, 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 11,799 BZD
2012 Average 11,931 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 9,505 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,294.87 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2303
0.1890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BZD 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 0.2177, compared to 0.1978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0269 BZD (High: 0.2250 / Low: 0.1981). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BZD (High: 0.1976 / Low: 0.1924).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2268) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-8.42%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2268
2012 Avg (January) 0.2477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2360 0.2186 0.2268
February 0.2291 0.2227 0.2266
March 0.2238 0.2117 0.2167
April 0.2269 0.2142 0.2208
May 0.2250 0.1981 0.2153
June 0.2049 0.1963 0.2002
July 0.2057 0.1982 0.2012
August 0.2035 0.1911 0.1976
September 0.2054 0.1937 0.1993
October 0.2041 0.1973 0.2011
November 0.1976 0.1924 0.1955
December 0.1956 0.1901 0.1924