YEARLY HIGH
0.6930 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5803 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6245 ZAR

2012 MXN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.6930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1127 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5970 to the December average rate of 0.6698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6930 was up 14.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 34,649 ZAR
2011 Average 29,170 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 29,013 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,636.67 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6811
0.5893
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MXN 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.5989, compared to 0.6500 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.5989
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.6500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0427 ZAR (High: 0.6930 / Low: 0.6503). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 ZAR (High: 0.6041 / Low: 0.5932).

October Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0427
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.6724) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0807 (+13.65%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.6724
2011 Avg (October) 0.5917

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Month High Low Average
January 0.6101 0.5803 0.5970
February 0.6066 0.5853 0.5986
March 0.6066 0.5865 0.5970
April 0.6101 0.5899 0.6002
May 0.6041 0.5932 0.5985
June 0.6175 0.5921 0.6024
July 0.6248 0.6078 0.6173
August 0.6376 0.6164 0.6271
September 0.6467 0.6284 0.6398
October 0.6930 0.6503 0.6724
November 0.6874 0.6599 0.6735
December 0.6876 0.6514 0.6698