YEARLY HIGH
12.6581 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.5434 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5841 ZAR

2012 JOD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JOD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 12.6581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 10.5434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1147 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2949 to the December average rate of 12.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6581 was up 4.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.0647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,291 ZAR
2011 Average 51,201 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 52,717 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,573.64 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6080
10.5487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 11.1961, compared to 11.9721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1240 ZAR (High: 12.0211 / Low: 10.8970). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3155 ZAR (High: 10.8842 / Low: 10.5687).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1240
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3155

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 0.5030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 12.4363) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.4898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9465 (+8.24%).

2012 Avg (November) 12.4363
2011 Avg (November) 11.4898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5378 10.9465 11.2949
February 11.0218 10.5434 10.7919
March 10.8842 10.5687 10.7203
April 11.2727 10.7508 11.0365
May 12.0211 10.8970 11.4913
June 12.1418 11.5642 11.8419
July 12.0360 11.4437 11.6386
August 11.9669 11.4181 11.6693
September 11.8834 11.5397 11.6889
October 12.5546 11.7930 12.2433
November 12.6581 12.2145 12.4363
December 12.5926 11.9324 12.1561