2012 MRO to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0301 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0255 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0278 ZAR

2012 MRO to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0278 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0301 was up 0.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150 ZAR

2011 Average 130 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 128 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.65 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0299

0.0256

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0273, compared to 0.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0273

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ZAR (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0256).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0296) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.26%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0296

2011 Avg (November) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0285	0.0268	0.0278
February	0.0270	0.0255	0.0263
March	0.0264	0.0256	0.0260
April	0.0275	0.0262	0.0270
May	0.0293	0.0266	0.0280
June	0.0298	0.0280	0.0287
July	0.0285	0.0272	0.0279
August	0.0281	0.0267	0.0274
September	0.0279	0.0271	0.0275
October	0.0296	0.0277	0.0288
November	0.0301	0.0290	0.0296
December	0.0299	0.0281	0.0289