YEARLY HIGH
0.1049 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0894 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0955 ZAR

2012 CVE to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CVE to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.0894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0155 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0936 to the December average rate of 0.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1049 was up 1.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 525 ZAR
2011 Average 457 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 447 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.49 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1036
0.0898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 0.0932, compared to 0.0978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0063 ZAR (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.0980). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ZAR (High: 0.0965 / Low: 0.0939).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1024) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+4.79%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1024
2011 Avg (December) 0.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0955 0.0923 0.0936
February 0.0928 0.0901 0.0916
March 0.0929 0.0894 0.0909
April 0.0952 0.0920 0.0933
May 0.0968 0.0921 0.0946
June 0.0965 0.0939 0.0953
July 0.0937 0.0904 0.0915
August 0.0957 0.0895 0.0924
September 0.0985 0.0941 0.0965
October 0.1043 0.0980 0.1018
November 0.1042 0.1000 0.1022
December 0.1049 0.1013 0.1024