2012 MDL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7274 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.6329 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6785 ZAR

2012 MDL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.7274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.6329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0946 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6795 to the December average rate of 0.7086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7274 was up 0.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,637 ZAR

2011 Average 3,100 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,164 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 472.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7208

0.6353

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.6693, compared to 0.6876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6693

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0538 ZAR (High: 0.7274 / Low: 0.6736). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 ZAR (High: 0.6526 / Low: 0.6344).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0538

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

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 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.7082) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+4.20%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.7082

2011 Avg (October) 0.6797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6983	0.6584	0.6795
February	0.6628	0.6329	0.6472
March	0.6526	0.6344	0.6424
April	0.6811	0.6448	0.6658
May	0.7061	0.6582	0.6869
June	0.7139	0.6718	0.6938
July	0.6796	0.6504	0.6657
August	0.6788	0.6456	0.6619
September	0.6772	0.6575	0.6678
October	0.7274	0.6736	0.7082
November	0.7274	0.7008	0.7137
December	0.7221	0.6985	0.7086