YEARLY HIGH
0.6107 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5251 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5584 ZAR

2012 MVR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MVR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.6107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.5251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0857 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5685 to the December average rate of 0.5613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6107 was down 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,054 ZAR
2011 Average 2,665 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,625 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428.29 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6018
0.5308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.5637, compared to 0.5532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0709 ZAR (High: 0.5999 / Low: 0.5290). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 ZAR (High: 0.5450 / Low: 0.5305).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0709
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.5959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1128 (+23.36%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.5959
2011 Avg (June) 0.4830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5809 0.5500 0.5685
February 0.5552 0.5322 0.5434
March 0.5479 0.5330 0.5399
April 0.5670 0.5415 0.5559
May 0.6047 0.5482 0.5787
June 0.6107 0.5809 0.5959
July 0.5999 0.5290 0.5504
August 0.5487 0.5251 0.5367
September 0.5450 0.5305 0.5370
October 0.5778 0.5418 0.5622
November 0.5815 0.5613 0.5714
December 0.5795 0.5494 0.5613