YEARLY HIGH
0.0013 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0011 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0012 ZAR

2012 GNF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0012 to the December average rate of 0.0012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0013 was down 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6 ZAR
2011 Average 5 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.99 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0013
0.0011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0011, compared to 0.0012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0011).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0012) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+3.32%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0012
2011 Avg (November) 0.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
February 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
March 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
April 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
May 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
June 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
July 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
August 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
September 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
October 0.0012 0.0012 0.0012
November 0.0013 0.0012 0.0012
December 0.0013 0.0012 0.0012