YEARLY HIGH
0.1222 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1041 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1144 CHF

2012 ZAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1172 to the December average rate of 0.1068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1222 was down 14.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1429, 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 6,108 CHF
2011 Average 6,134 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 5,204 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 903.94 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1215
0.1054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CHF 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 0.1171, compared to 0.1117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0077 CHF (High: 0.1209 / Low: 0.1132). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CHF (High: 0.1181 / Low: 0.1158).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1330), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-9.65%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1201
2011 Avg (March) 0.1330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1181 0.1158 0.1172
February 0.1214 0.1177 0.1192
March 0.1222 0.1178 0.1201
April 0.1186 0.1146 0.1167
May 0.1182 0.1132 0.1152
June 0.1161 0.1127 0.1141
July 0.1199 0.1161 0.1185
August 0.1209 0.1132 0.1173
September 0.1157 0.1120 0.1136
October 0.1123 0.1051 0.1076
November 0.1092 0.1045 0.1067
December 0.1080 0.1041 0.1068