2012 NPR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1064 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0914 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0962 ZAR

2012 NPR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.0914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0976 to the December average rate of 0.0987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1064 was down 1.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 532 ZAR

2011 Average 490 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 457 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.00 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1032

0.0921

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0953, compared to 0.0971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0953

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0075 ZAR (High: 0.1064 / Low: 0.0989). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 ZAR (High: 0.1019 / Low: 0.0990).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1022) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1026), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.37%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1022

2011 Avg (October) 0.1026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0999	0.0945	0.0976
February	0.0995	0.0937	0.0970
March	0.0961	0.0929	0.0945
April	0.0971	0.0921	0.0948
May	0.0960	0.0919	0.0940
June	0.0971	0.0916	0.0939
July	0.0957	0.0919	0.0933
August	0.0953	0.0914	0.0930
September	0.0983	0.0921	0.0950
October	0.1064	0.0989	0.1022
November	0.1019	0.0990	0.1004
December	0.1023	0.0966	0.0987