YEARLY HIGH
2.3263 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.0266 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1673 ETB

2012 ZAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 2.3263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2.0266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2997 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1614 to the December average rate of 2.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3263 was down 8.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5553, 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 116,315 ETB
2011 Average 110,026 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 101,328 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,986.60 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3172
2.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ETB 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 2.2040, compared to 2.1306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1975 ETB (High: 2.2672 / Low: 2.0698). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0652 ETB (High: 2.3263 / Low: 2.2611).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1975
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0890 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.2941) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4448 (+24.05%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.2941
2011 Avg (March) 1.8493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2360 2.1123 2.1614
February 2.3260 2.2185 2.2682
March 2.3263 2.2611 2.2941
April 2.2856 2.1822 2.2317
May 2.2672 2.0698 2.1597
June 2.1676 2.0490 2.1091
July 2.1983 2.1072 2.1691
August 2.2190 2.1274 2.1742
September 2.2062 2.1377 2.1766
October 2.1625 2.0319 2.0876
November 2.1002 2.0266 2.0625
December 2.1551 2.0443 2.1137