2012 SBD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2631 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0490 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1516 ZAR

2012 SBD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.2631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2141 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0915 to the December average rate of 1.2158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2631 was up 12.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,315 ZAR

2011 Average 4,769 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,245 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,070.57 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2569

1.0470

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.1103, compared to 1.1929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1103

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0876 ZAR (High: 1.2047 / Low: 1.1171). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 ZAR (High: 1.0992 / Low: 1.0685).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0876

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2394) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1609 (+14.92%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2394

2011 Avg (November) 1.0785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1165	1.0627	1.0915
February	1.0992	1.0685	1.0857
March	1.0840	1.0490	1.0645
April	1.1202	1.0735	1.0978
May	1.1625	1.0825	1.1246
June	1.2114	1.1750	1.1974
July	1.2047	1.1171	1.1493
August	1.1992	1.1439	1.1691
September	1.1901	1.1485	1.1676
October	1.2434	1.1671	1.2165
November	1.2631	1.2091	1.2394
December	1.2596	1.1952	1.2158