YEARLY HIGH
239.3991 COP
YEARLY LOW
202.1985 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.3052 COP

2012 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 239.3991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 202.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2006 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.7594 to the December average rate of 207.7755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 239.3991 was down 18.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 295.0205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,969,956 COP
2011 Average 12,777,030 COP
Yearly Trough Low 10,109,925 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,860,031.09 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

235.4642
204.1823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to COP 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 225.9764, compared to 212.6340 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 13.3424 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 225.9764
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 212.6340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.9048 COP (High: 229.2440 / Low: 214.3392). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1301 COP (High: 221.0200 / Low: 215.8899).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒14.9048
September Spread (Stable) ┬▒5.1301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.6417 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 230.7594) against the same month in 2011 (average: 270.3372), the exchange rate shifted by -39.5778 (-14.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 230.7594
2011 Avg (January) 270.3372

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Month High Low Average
January 239.3991 226.6040 230.7594
February 237.8137 229.4656 232.8574
March 236.3067 227.9518 232.1725
April 231.3127 222.7960 226.3768
May 229.2440 214.3392 220.3024
June 218.8966 209.9823 213.3896
July 219.5040 210.7090 216.4614
August 221.1754 214.9480 218.5422
September 221.0200 215.8899 217.9386
October 215.4393 202.1985 208.2968
November 211.3358 202.5783 206.7891
December 211.5342 203.7331 207.7755