2012 DOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2382 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1923 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2104 ZAR

2012 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.2382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.1923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2064 to the December average rate of 0.2154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2382 was up 6.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,191 ZAR

2011 Average 957 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 961 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.45 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2263

0.1923

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.2039, compared to 0.2168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2039

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0198 ZAR (High: 0.2181 / Low: 0.1983). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 ZAR (High: 0.1980 / Low: 0.1923).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.2235) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+7.53%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.2235

2011 Avg (October) 0.2078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2110	0.1998	0.2064
February	0.2012	0.1933	0.1970
March	0.1980	0.1923	0.1951
April	0.2059	0.1953	0.2009
May	0.2181	0.1983	0.2092
June	0.2212	0.2096	0.2151
July	0.2175	0.2076	0.2112
August	0.2168	0.2069	0.2114
September	0.2261	0.2091	0.2173
October	0.2382	0.2191	0.2235
November	0.2254	0.2182	0.2219
December	0.2223	0.2105	0.2154