YEARLY HIGH
0.3113 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2699 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2917 ZAR

2012 MZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.3113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.2699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2967 to the December average rate of 0.2921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3113 was down 4.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,556 ZAR
2011 Average 1,270 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,350 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.80 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3049
0.2747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 0.2897, compared to 0.2937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0256 ZAR (High: 0.3069 / Low: 0.2813). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 ZAR (High: 0.2996 / Low: 0.2927).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3023) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0678 (+28.89%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3023
2011 Avg (June) 0.2346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3048 0.2876 0.2967
February 0.2893 0.2699 0.2823
March 0.2839 0.2709 0.2772
April 0.2910 0.2770 0.2834
May 0.3069 0.2813 0.2964
June 0.3113 0.2945 0.3023
July 0.3045 0.2907 0.2955
August 0.2958 0.2852 0.2906
September 0.2934 0.2837 0.2885
October 0.3108 0.2900 0.3000
November 0.2996 0.2927 0.2958
December 0.2986 0.2866 0.2921