2012 KGS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1901 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1603 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1758 ZAR

2012 KGS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.1901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.1603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1716 to the December average rate of 0.1820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1901 was up 2.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 951 ZAR

2011 Average 788 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 802 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1886

0.1606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1694, compared to 0.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0169 ZAR (High: 0.1817 / Low: 0.1648). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 ZAR (High: 0.1654 / Low: 0.1603).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1836) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+15.55%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1836

2011 Avg (August) 0.1589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1760	0.1663	0.1716
February	0.1679	0.1603	0.1637
March	0.1654	0.1603	0.1629
April	0.1711	0.1636	0.1673
May	0.1817	0.1648	0.1732
June	0.1834	0.1738	0.1780
July	0.1838	0.1719	0.1768
August	0.1901	0.1791	0.1836
September	0.1886	0.1741	0.1806
October	0.1887	0.1772	0.1841
November	0.1894	0.1831	0.1863
December	0.1886	0.1788	0.1820