2012 GIP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3064 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.8269 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0221 ZAR

2012 GIP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 14.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.8269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4795 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4235 to the December average rate of 13.8533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.3064 was up 7.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,532 ZAR

2011 Average 58,138 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 59,135 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,397.32 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2661

11.8279

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 12.5162, compared to 13.5281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.8050 ZAR (High: 14.2170 / Low: 13.4120). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3401 ZAR (High: 13.4106 / Low: 13.0705).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8050

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3401

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 0.3189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0629) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8750), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1879 (+9.23%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0629

2011 Avg (November) 12.8750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6905	12.1933	12.4235
February	12.3105	11.9586	12.1046
March	12.2623	11.8269	12.0311
April	12.7189	12.1439	12.5278
May	13.2261	12.5126	12.9718
June	13.2212	12.8206	13.0382
July	13.4036	12.7179	12.9926
August	13.4600	12.7951	13.0910
September	13.4106	13.0705	13.2781
October	14.2170	13.4120	13.8906
November	14.3064	13.8269	14.0629
December	14.2621	13.6291	13.8533