2012 GMD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2987 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2445 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2642 ZAR

2012 GMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.2987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.2445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2703 to the December average rate of 0.2783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2987 was up 0.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,494 ZAR

2011 Average 1,287 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,222 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.31 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2886

0.2456

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2627, compared to 0.2657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2627

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0444 ZAR (High: 0.2987 / Low: 0.2543). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 ZAR (High: 0.2550 / Low: 0.2453).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2850) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+2.09%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2850

2011 Avg (November) 0.2792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2824	0.2584	0.2703
February	0.2583	0.2450	0.2522
March	0.2567	0.2445	0.2492
April	0.2720	0.2542	0.2646
May	0.2776	0.2553	0.2683
June	0.2824	0.2606	0.2717
July	0.2697	0.2571	0.2622
August	0.2640	0.2508	0.2595
September	0.2550	0.2453	0.2504
October	0.2696	0.2531	0.2588
November	0.2987	0.2543	0.2850
December	0.2943	0.2604	0.2783