2012 SYP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1567 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1192 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1306 ZAR

2012 SYP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0374 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1477 to the December average rate of 0.1215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1567 was down 8.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 783 ZAR

2011 Average 754 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 596 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.19 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1504

0.1189

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SYP 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 0.1362, compared to 0.1250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0217 ZAR (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1350). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ZAR (High: 0.1268 / Low: 0.1236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1477) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1477

2011 Avg (January) 0.1481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1567	0.1350	0.1477
February	0.1363	0.1304	0.1334
March	0.1345	0.1307	0.1324
April	0.1394	0.1327	0.1364
May	0.1389	0.1305	0.1355
June	0.1348	0.1280	0.1316
July	0.1312	0.1257	0.1279
August	0.1281	0.1233	0.1259
September	0.1264	0.1211	0.1233
October	0.1304	0.1224	0.1264
November	0.1268	0.1236	0.1252
December	0.1254	0.1192	0.1215