2012 CNY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4372 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1891 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3012 ZAR

2012 CNY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.4372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 1.1891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2480 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2683 to the December average rate of 1.3823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4372 was up 7.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,929 ZAR

2011 Average 28,107 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 29,728 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,200.73 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4314

1.1839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.2564, compared to 1.3460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2564

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1115 ZAR (High: 1.3387 / Low: 1.2272). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 ZAR (High: 1.2243 / Low: 1.1896).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1115

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

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 0.0532 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.4108) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1282 (+9.99%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.4108

2011 Avg (November) 1.2826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2972	1.2266	1.2683
February	1.2414	1.1891	1.2151
March	1.2243	1.1896	1.2046
April	1.2686	1.2101	1.2420
May	1.3387	1.2272	1.2893
June	1.3516	1.2882	1.3194
July	1.3329	1.2763	1.2938
August	1.3345	1.2710	1.2989
September	1.3260	1.2902	1.3092
October	1.4119	1.3246	1.3814
November	1.4372	1.3837	1.4108
December	1.4290	1.3558	1.3823