YEARLY HIGH
52.0897 AMD
YEARLY LOW
45.4400 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.9257 AMD

2012 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 52.0897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 45.4400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6497 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3409 to the December average rate of 47.0262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.0897 was down 7.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 56.3815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,604,487 AMD
2011 Average 2,577,123 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,272,002 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332,485.04 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.6689
45.7531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 49.7514, compared to 48.0999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.8372 AMD (High: 50.9600 / Low: 47.1228). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6911 AMD (High: 47.1312 / Low: 45.4400).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.8372
November Spread (Stable) ±1.6911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4437 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 50.7867) against the same month in 2011 (average: 50.8246), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0379 (-0.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 50.7867
2011 Avg (February) 50.8246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.8404 47.1461 48.3409
February 52.0897 49.7426 50.7867
March 51.9838 50.2561 51.1759
April 51.0771 48.9500 50.0616
May 50.7293 47.5654 48.8329
June 50.9644 47.1494 49.3106
July 50.9600 47.1228 49.2822
August 51.0969 48.3115 49.7463
September 50.3965 48.5910 49.3712
October 48.8005 45.8059 46.9275
November 47.1312 45.4400 46.2461
December 47.9440 45.4751 47.0262