2012 SAR to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1432.5638 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

1256.5761 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1373.3074 ZMK

2012 SAR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1432.5638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 1256.5761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.9877 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1373.5898 to the December average rate of 1388.7772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1432.5638 was up 3.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 1382.3532, 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 7,162,819 ZMK

2011 Average 6,500,390 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 6,282,880 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 879,938.60 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1423.1283

1291.4600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to ZMK 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 1395.3877, compared to 1351.2271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.1606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1395.3877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1351.2271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 120.9042 ZMK (High: 1377.4802 / Low: 1256.5761). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.2676 ZMK (High: 1422.8219 / Low: 1402.5542).

July Spread (Volatile) ±120.9042

March Spread (Stable) ±20.2676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 101.2383 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -101.2383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1390.9106) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1270.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +120.3777 (+9.47%).

2012 Avg (May) 1390.9106

2011 Avg (May) 1270.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1389.3444	1357.9719	1373.5898
February	1413.9582	1374.0487	1393.4941
March	1422.8219	1402.5542	1412.1559
April	1417.4437	1371.3052	1398.5053
May	1432.5638	1363.6377	1390.9106
June	1429.2966	1380.2556	1403.6706
July	1377.4802	1256.5761	1302.4323
August	1336.7275	1290.7881	1309.0919
September	1368.8041	1319.9121	1342.4011
October	1409.9320	1344.6001	1378.6406
November	1401.8960	1370.1631	1386.0197
December	1412.0011	1326.2538	1388.7772