YEARLY HIGH
0.1127 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0982 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1056 ZAR

2012 DZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.1127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.0982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1054 to the December average rate of 0.1098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1127 was down 1.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 563 ZAR
2011 Average 497 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 491 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1113
0.1005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.1053, compared to 0.1060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0087 ZAR (High: 0.1127 / Low: 0.1040). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.1052 / Low: 0.1025).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1086) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+14.06%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1086
2011 Avg (May) 0.0952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1078 0.1022 0.1054
February 0.1041 0.1006 0.1024
March 0.1041 0.1004 0.1021
April 0.1079 0.1027 0.1053
May 0.1127 0.1040 0.1086
June 0.1112 0.1036 0.1078
July 0.1040 0.0997 0.1016
August 0.1059 0.0982 0.1014
September 0.1052 0.1025 0.1038
October 0.1115 0.1050 0.1090
November 0.1121 0.1085 0.1104
December 0.1127 0.1079 0.1098