2012 INR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1693 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1449 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1539 ZAR

2012 INR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1565 to the December average rate of 0.1579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1693 was down 0.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,324 ZAR

2011 Average 38,878 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 36,219 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,105.13 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1648

0.1473

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.1524, compared to 0.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1524

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0100 ZAR (High: 0.1693 / Low: 0.1593). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 ZAR (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1589).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1634) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+1.12%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1634

2011 Avg (October) 0.1616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1596	0.1515	0.1565
February	0.1584	0.1519	0.1556
March	0.1534	0.1489	0.1510
April	0.1554	0.1472	0.1514
May	0.1533	0.1449	0.1499
June	0.1550	0.1458	0.1501
July	0.1516	0.1473	0.1489
August	0.1523	0.1461	0.1488
September	0.1572	0.1475	0.1522
October	0.1693	0.1593	0.1634
November	0.1633	0.1589	0.1607
December	0.1642	0.1543	0.1579