2012 QAR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4608 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0554 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2550 ZAR

2012 QAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 2.4608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 2.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4054 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1999 to the December average rate of 2.3698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4608 was up 4.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,304 ZAR

2011 Average 9,971 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,277 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,026.84 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4515

2.0552

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1810, compared to 2.3290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2188 ZAR (High: 2.3419 / Low: 2.1231). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 ZAR (High: 2.1196 / Low: 2.0596).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2188

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0973 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.4185) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1793 (+8.01%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.4185

2011 Avg (November) 2.2392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2470	2.1307	2.1999
February	2.1486	2.0554	2.1027
March	2.1196	2.0596	2.0882
April	2.1969	2.0944	2.1501
May	2.3419	2.1231	2.2386
June	2.3653	2.2505	2.3061
July	2.3379	2.2271	2.2637
August	2.3272	2.2198	2.2688
September	2.3095	2.2457	2.2730
October	2.4404	2.2941	2.3805
November	2.4608	2.3756	2.4185
December	2.4481	2.3273	2.3698