YEARLY HIGH
0.0442 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0369 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0405 ZAR

2012 GYD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GYD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0395 to the December average rate of 0.0426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0442 was up 3.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 221 ZAR
2011 Average 178 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 185 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.43 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0441
0.0368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0391, compared to 0.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0038 ZAR (High: 0.0419 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ZAR (High: 0.0414 / Low: 0.0403).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0435) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+7.83%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0435
2011 Avg (November) 0.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0405 0.0381 0.0395
February 0.0385 0.0370 0.0377
March 0.0382 0.0369 0.0374
April 0.0396 0.0374 0.0386
May 0.0419 0.0381 0.0402
June 0.0424 0.0400 0.0414
July 0.0418 0.0399 0.0405
August 0.0418 0.0398 0.0407
September 0.0414 0.0403 0.0407
October 0.0438 0.0409 0.0427
November 0.0442 0.0427 0.0435
December 0.0441 0.0418 0.0426