YEARLY HIGH
1.2643 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0092 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3184 ZAR

2012 MMK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.2643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.0092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2551 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2347 to the December average rate of 0.0101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2643 was down 5.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,321 ZAR
2011 Average 5,595 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 46 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,275.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3572
-0.1131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.6270, compared to 0.0098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.1639 ZAR (High: 1.1733 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0094).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1639
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.2347) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1704 (+16.01%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.2347
2011 Avg (January) 1.0643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2643 1.1917 1.2347
February 1.2016 1.1586 1.1815
March 1.1946 1.0174 1.1673
April 1.1733 0.0094 0.1591
May 0.0101 0.0094 0.0098
June 0.0102 0.0094 0.0099
July 0.0098 0.0092 0.0094
August 0.0097 0.0093 0.0095
September 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
October 0.0104 0.0097 0.0102
November 0.0105 0.0102 0.0103
December 0.0105 0.0099 0.0101