2012 SZL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0199 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9796 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9999 ZAR

2012 SZL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.9796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9997 to the December average rate of 1.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0199 was down 3.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,100 ZAR

2011 Average 5,012 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,898 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.28 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0019

0.9983

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.0001, compared to 0.9998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0291 ZAR (High: 1.0088 / Low: 0.9796). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 ZAR (High: 1.0039 / Low: 0.9954).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.0016) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-0.46%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.0016

2011 Avg (October) 1.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0075	0.9946	0.9997
February	1.0066	0.9932	0.9997
March	1.0081	0.9920	0.9999
April	1.0087	0.9983	1.0011
May	1.0039	0.9954	0.9994
June	1.0061	0.9950	1.0007
July	1.0047	0.9896	0.9989
August	1.0049	0.9894	0.9988
September	1.0088	0.9796	0.9986
October	1.0199	0.9914	1.0016
November	1.0079	0.9958	1.0010
December	1.0116	0.9922	1.0000