YEARLY HIGH
14.1227 ALL
YEARLY LOW
12.0625 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1953 ALL

2012 ZAR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 14.1227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 12.0625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0602 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3866 to the December average rate of 12.3528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.1227 was down 10.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.7914, 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 706,136 ALL
2011 Average 697,801 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 603,125 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,010.99 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.0870
12.1951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ALL 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 13.5294, compared to 12.8612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.8910 ALL (High: 13.0114 / Low: 12.1204). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3498 ALL (High: 13.3492 / Low: 12.9993).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8910
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3498

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 0.6189 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 13.9293) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.4827), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5533 (-3.82%).

2012 Avg (March) 13.9293
2011 Avg (March) 14.4827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5763 13.1347 13.3866
February 13.9857 13.5978 13.7476
March 14.1227 13.6448 13.9293
April 13.7779 13.3391 13.5882
May 13.7859 13.0706 13.3660
June 13.3492 12.9993 13.1585
July 13.7283 13.3416 13.5634
August 13.7850 13.0524 13.4148
September 13.2504 12.8062 13.0415
October 13.0114 12.1204 12.4225
November 12.6578 12.1354 12.3724
December 12.4885 12.0625 12.3528