YEARLY HIGH
0.2394 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.2005 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2197 TRY

2012 ZAR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2299 to the December average rate of 0.2072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2394 was down 6.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2558, 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 11,971 TRY
2011 Average 11,583 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 10,026 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,944.87 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2386
0.2006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TRY 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 0.2271, compared to 0.2123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0108 TRY (High: 0.2147 / Low: 0.2040). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 TRY (High: 0.2205 / Low: 0.2161).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2354) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+3.05%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2354
2011 Avg (March) 0.2284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2336 0.2271 0.2299
February 0.2342 0.2265 0.2299
March 0.2394 0.2318 0.2354
April 0.2341 0.2258 0.2283
May 0.2279 0.2176 0.2220
June 0.2209 0.2145 0.2173
July 0.2226 0.2148 0.2199
August 0.2207 0.2141 0.2174
September 0.2205 0.2161 0.2177
October 0.2147 0.2040 0.2080
November 0.2070 0.2011 0.2037
December 0.2111 0.2005 0.2072