2012 SDG to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 3.2171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 1.8243.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3928 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9933 to the December average rate of 1.9552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2171 was up 0.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.2052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SDG to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9678, compared to 1.9774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9904 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.2249 ZAR (High: 3.0712 / Low: 1.8462). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 ZAR (High: 1.8985 / Low: 1.8482).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.9281 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 3.1388) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5984 (+23.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0564 | 2.8988 | 2.9933 |
| February | 2.9249 | 2.7999 | 2.8613 |
| March | 2.8875 | 2.8050 | 2.8400 |
| April | 2.9925 | 2.8425 | 2.9264 |
| May | 3.1843 | 2.8899 | 3.0469 |
| June | 3.2171 | 3.0659 | 3.1388 |
| July | 3.0712 | 1.8462 | 2.2108 |
| August | 1.9086 | 1.8243 | 1.8654 |
| September | 1.8985 | 1.8482 | 1.8737 |
| October | 2.0149 | 1.8919 | 1.9639 |
| November | 2.0316 | 1.9580 | 1.9955 |
| December | 2.0194 | 1.9196 | 1.9552 |