2012 SAR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3894 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9954 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1893 ZAR

2012 SAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 2.3894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 1.9954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3939 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1358 to the December average rate of 2.3006, 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 2.3894 was up 4.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,947 ZAR

2011 Average 9,679 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 9,977 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,969.68 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3799

1.9951

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.1173, compared to 2.2613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1173

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2125 ZAR (High: 2.2735 / Low: 2.0610). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 ZAR (High: 2.0577 / Low: 1.9995).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2125

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

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 0.0945 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.3478) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1742 (+8.01%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.3478

2011 Avg (November) 2.1736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1815	2.0685	2.1358
February	2.0860	1.9954	2.0413
March	2.0577	1.9995	2.0272
April	2.1327	2.0332	2.0874
May	2.2735	2.0610	2.1733
June	2.2962	2.1849	2.2388
July	2.2700	2.1620	2.1982
August	2.2595	2.1549	2.2030
September	2.2422	2.1804	2.2068
October	2.3688	2.2272	2.3112
November	2.3894	2.3069	2.3478
December	2.3767	2.2594	2.3006