2012 DJF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0505 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0417 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0461 ZAR

2012 DJF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0449 to the December average rate of 0.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0505 was up 4.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 252 ZAR

2011 Average 204 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 209 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.62 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0502

0.0419

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0444, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0444

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 ZAR (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0431). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ZAR (High: 0.0472 / Low: 0.0458).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+7.96%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0495

2011 Avg (November) 0.0459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0459	0.0434	0.0449
February	0.0439	0.0417	0.0429
March	0.0432	0.0418	0.0426
April	0.0447	0.0427	0.0438
May	0.0477	0.0431	0.0456
June	0.0480	0.0457	0.0469
July	0.0479	0.0456	0.0463
August	0.0475	0.0454	0.0464
September	0.0472	0.0458	0.0465
October	0.0499	0.0470	0.0487
November	0.0505	0.0486	0.0495
December	0.0499	0.0476	0.0485