YEARLY HIGH
940.0982 GNF
YEARLY LOW
792.6169 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
859.9327 GNF

2012 ZAR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 940.0982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 792.6169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 147.4813 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 868.7024 to the December average rate of 818.5939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 940.0982 was down 15.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 1107.4228, 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 47,004,910 GNF
2011 Average 47,921,651 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 39,630,845 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,374,064.85 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

938.9957
794.0360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GNF 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 881.5769, compared to 838.2885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.2884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 881.5769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 838.2885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 79.1457 GNF (High: 908.2582 / Low: 829.1125). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.8654 GNF (High: 821.4823 / Low: 792.6169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±79.1457
November Spread (Stable) ±28.8654

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 38.9610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.9610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 926.9158) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1032.1486), the exchange rate shifted by -105.2329 (-10.20%).

2012 Avg (March) 926.9158
2011 Avg (March) 1032.1486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 897.0421 849.8210 868.7024
February 919.2491 877.5639 902.7412
March 940.0982 888.3765 926.9158
April 931.2041 878.2418 895.3725
May 908.2582 829.1125 856.4115
June 864.5384 818.3235 839.3180
July 881.3366 838.1201 864.7745
August 888.7436 842.2206 865.9326
September 874.8245 843.0901 855.9784
October 847.0927 801.4564 818.3358
November 821.4823 792.6169 806.1160
December 833.9894 794.1068 818.5939