YEARLY HIGH
5.8721 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
5.1068 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5992 ZMK

2012 CDF to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 5.8721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 5.1068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7654 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6507 to the December average rate of 5.6273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.8721 was up 1.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.7652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,361 ZMK
2011 Average 26,747 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 25,534 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,826.80 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.8282
5.2502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to ZMK 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 5.7176, compared to 5.4807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5384 ZMK (High: 5.6452 / Low: 5.1068). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1219 ZMK (High: 5.6664 / Low: 5.5445).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5384
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4451 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 5.6964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.2174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4790 (+9.18%).

2012 Avg (May) 5.6964
2011 Avg (May) 5.2174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7177 5.5066 5.6507
February 5.8459 5.5735 5.7085
March 5.8378 5.6866 5.7800
April 5.8021 5.6231 5.7265
May 5.8721 5.5872 5.6964
June 5.8586 5.5835 5.7435
July 5.6452 5.1068 5.2984
August 5.4124 5.2360 5.3110
September 5.5572 5.3526 5.4474
October 5.7118 5.4549 5.5896
November 5.6664 5.5445 5.6107
December 5.7169 5.4116 5.6273