YEARLY HIGH
1.3412 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1109 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2130 ZAR

2012 SEK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SEK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.3412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 1.1109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2303 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1677 to the December average rate of 1.3076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3412 was up 8.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,706 ZAR
2011 Average 5,586 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,554 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151.41 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3306
1.1112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.1589, compared to 1.2672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0769 ZAR (High: 1.3386 / Low: 1.2618). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 ZAR (High: 1.1757 / Low: 1.1442).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.3123) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1041 (+8.61%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.3123
2011 Avg (November) 1.2082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1858 1.1477 1.1677
February 1.1599 1.1270 1.1485
March 1.1541 1.1109 1.1295
April 1.1780 1.1432 1.1623
May 1.1757 1.1442 1.1600
June 1.1993 1.1617 1.1856
July 1.2205 1.1678 1.1855
August 1.2766 1.2071 1.2380
September 1.2743 1.2332 1.2547
October 1.3386 1.2618 1.3049
November 1.3412 1.2915 1.3123
December 1.3387 1.2854 1.3076