2012 AZN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4169 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.5212 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4523 ZAR

2012 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 11.4169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 9.5212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8958 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1891 to the December average rate of 10.9935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.4169 was up 4.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.8941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,085 ZAR

2011 Average 46,003 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 47,606 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,478.92 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.3727

9.5176

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to ZAR 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 10.1042, compared to 10.8005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1042

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.0194 ZAR (High: 10.8551 / Low: 9.8357). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2761 ZAR (High: 9.8171 / Low: 9.5410).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0194

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4498 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 11.2181) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.3687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8494 (+8.19%).

2012 Avg (November) 11.2181

2011 Avg (November) 10.3687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4045	9.8711	10.1891
February	9.9530	9.5212	9.7393
March	9.8171	9.5410	9.6722
April	10.1788	9.7011	9.9608
May	10.8551	9.8357	10.3736
June	10.9565	10.4426	10.6902
July	10.8336	10.3286	10.4952
August	10.7914	10.2900	10.5171
September	10.7089	10.4138	10.5390
October	11.3150	10.6381	11.0398
November	11.4169	11.0215	11.2181
December	11.3585	10.7946	10.9935