2012 FKP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2877 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.8335 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0153 ZAR

2012 FKP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 14.2877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.8335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4542 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4232 to the December average rate of 13.9213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2877 was up 7.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,439 ZAR

2011 Average 58,154 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,168 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,270.84 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2562

11.8291

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 12.5172, compared to 13.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.7607 ZAR (High: 14.2353 / Low: 13.4747). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3569 ZAR (High: 12.3107 / Low: 11.9538).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7607

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3569

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 0.3192 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0539) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8758), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1781 (+9.15%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0539

2011 Avg (November) 12.8758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6871	12.1924	12.4232
February	12.3107	11.9538	12.1040
March	12.2634	11.8335	12.0314
April	12.7190	12.1450	12.5282
May	13.2268	12.5133	12.9704
June	13.2181	12.8407	13.0460
July	13.2004	12.6319	12.8597
August	13.3900	12.6603	12.9819
September	13.5089	13.0743	13.3308
October	14.2353	13.4747	13.9329
November	14.2877	13.8222	14.0539
December	14.2798	13.7087	13.9213