2012 LRD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1229 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1012 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1114 ZAR

2012 LRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.1229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.1012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0217 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.1180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1229 was up 1.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 615 ZAR

2011 Average 504 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 506 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1211

0.1019

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1078, compared to 0.1150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0101 ZAR (High: 0.1142 / Low: 0.1041). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 ZAR (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1195) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+4.88%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1195

2011 Avg (November) 0.1140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1134	0.1052	0.1102
February	0.1067	0.1023	0.1045
March	0.1052	0.1012	0.1035
April	0.1092	0.1038	0.1062
May	0.1142	0.1041	0.1098
June	0.1160	0.1105	0.1126
July	0.1140	0.1089	0.1105
August	0.1143	0.1088	0.1116
September	0.1137	0.1103	0.1121
October	0.1202	0.1142	0.1185
November	0.1229	0.1168	0.1195
December	0.1204	0.1153	0.1180