YEARLY HIGH
2.7307 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.2909 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5064 ZAR

2012 SRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 2.7307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 2.2909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4398 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4499 to the December average rate of 2.6311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7307 was up 3.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,653 ZAR
2011 Average 11,275 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,454 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,199.00 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7214
2.2855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 2.4275, compared to 2.5854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2379 ZAR (High: 2.5983 / Low: 2.3604). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0744 ZAR (High: 2.3653 / Low: 2.2909).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2379
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0744

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 0.1086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.6851) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1878 (+7.52%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.6851
2011 Avg (November) 2.4973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5033 2.3691 2.4499
February 2.3925 2.2937 2.3413
March 2.3653 2.2909 2.3219
April 2.4514 2.3238 2.3937
May 2.5983 2.3604 2.4921
June 2.6277 2.5045 2.5660
July 2.5987 2.4760 2.5159
August 2.5778 2.4602 2.5161
September 2.5678 2.4873 2.5219
October 2.7073 2.5408 2.6421
November 2.7307 2.6364 2.6851
December 2.7215 2.5825 2.6311