YEARLY HIGH
0.0235 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0214 ZAR

2012 KMF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0210 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0235 was up 1.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118 ZAR
2011 Average 103 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 100 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0232
0.0202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0209, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0016 ZAR (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ZAR (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0210).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0230) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+4.93%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0230
2011 Avg (December) 0.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0208 0.0210
February 0.0208 0.0202 0.0206
March 0.0209 0.0201 0.0204
April 0.0213 0.0207 0.0209
May 0.0217 0.0207 0.0212
June 0.0217 0.0210 0.0214
July 0.0213 0.0202 0.0206
August 0.0213 0.0202 0.0207
September 0.0220 0.0207 0.0215
October 0.0235 0.0219 0.0229
November 0.0234 0.0224 0.0230
December 0.0235 0.0228 0.0230