2012 GBP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2840 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.8278 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0150 ZAR

2012 GBP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 14.2840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 11.8278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4562 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4226 to the December average rate of 13.9192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2840 was up 7.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,420 ZAR

2011 Average 58,154 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,139 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,280.86 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2552

11.8285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 12.5169, compared to 13.5131 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) 12.5169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.7647 ZAR (High: 14.2401 / Low: 13.4754). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3800 ZAR (High: 13.2207 / Low: 12.8407).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7647

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3800

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 0.3218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0530) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1728 (+9.11%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0530

2011 Avg (November) 12.8802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6976	12.1931	12.4226
February	12.3231	11.9303	12.1007
March	12.2536	11.8278	12.0307
April	12.7158	12.1450	12.5300
May	13.2294	12.5141	12.9708
June	13.2207	12.8407	13.0464
July	13.2078	12.6258	12.8595
August	13.3979	12.6534	12.9834
September	13.4989	13.0757	13.3301
October	14.2401	13.4754	13.9335
November	14.2840	13.8214	14.0530
December	14.2798	13.7087	13.9192