YEARLY HIGH
0.1028 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0845 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0936 ZAR

2012 RSD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.1028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0985 to the December average rate of 0.0999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1028 was down 8.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 514 ZAR
2011 Average 497 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 422 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1014
0.0856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0931, compared to 0.0941 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) 0.0931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0090 ZAR (High: 0.1022 / Low: 0.0932). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 ZAR (High: 0.0940 / Low: 0.0915).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1001) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0078 (-7.20%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1001
2011 Avg (November) 0.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1000 0.0963 0.0985
February 0.0961 0.0906 0.0937
March 0.0924 0.0896 0.0907
April 0.0940 0.0915 0.0925
May 0.0938 0.0899 0.0920
June 0.0930 0.0893 0.0911
July 0.0893 0.0850 0.0870
August 0.0897 0.0845 0.0869
September 0.0937 0.0893 0.0917
October 0.1022 0.0932 0.0989
November 0.1028 0.0974 0.1001
December 0.1024 0.0985 0.0999