2012 BTN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1770 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1447 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1559 ZAR

2012 BTN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.1770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1565 to the December average rate of 0.1579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1770 was up 4.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 885 ZAR

2011 Average 777 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 724 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.47 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1650

0.1485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1524, compared to 0.1594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1524

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0183 ZAR (High: 0.1770 / Low: 0.1587). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 ZAR (High: 0.1630 / Low: 0.1588).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1636) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.31%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1636

2011 Avg (October) 0.1615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1599	0.1512	0.1565
February	0.1585	0.1497	0.1554
March	0.1537	0.1484	0.1510
April	0.1555	0.1471	0.1515
May	0.1532	0.1447	0.1499
June	0.1546	0.1467	0.1500
July	0.1645	0.1478	0.1544
August	0.1647	0.1575	0.1606
September	0.1662	0.1526	0.1595
October	0.1770	0.1587	0.1636
November	0.1630	0.1588	0.1606
December	0.1640	0.1547	0.1579