YEARLY HIGH
0.0041 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 ZAR

2012 MGA to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.0041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0036 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0041 was down 1.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 ZAR
2011 Average 18 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 17 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0040
0.0035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0039) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+12.09%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0039
2011 Avg (June) 0.0035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
February 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
March 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
April 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
May 0.0040 0.0037 0.0039
June 0.0041 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
August 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
September 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
October 0.0041 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
December 0.0040 0.0037 0.0038