2012 ZAR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2508.4614 STD

YEARLY LOW

2116.0023 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2334.4011 STD

2012 ZAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 2508.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2116.0023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 392.4590 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2370.5849 to the December average rate of 2171.4327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2508.4614 was down 9.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 2782.8581, 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 125,423,068 STD

2011 Average 122,012,909 STD

Yearly Trough Low 105,800,116 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,622,952.24 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2470.7402

2143.1687

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to STD 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 2373.3868, compared to 2295.4153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 77.9714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2373.3868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2295.4153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 188.0367 STD (High: 2346.9382 / Low: 2158.9015). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 81.1315 STD (High: 2409.8766 / Low: 2328.7450).

October Spread (Volatile) ±188.0367

April Spread (Stable) ±81.1315

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 154.3225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -154.3225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2443.4426) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2538.1316), the exchange rate shifted by -94.6891 (-3.73%).

2012 Avg (March) 2443.4426

2011 Avg (March) 2538.1316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2419.6570	2279.0495	2370.5849
February	2476.9984	2395.7455	2423.6709
March	2508.4614	2386.6053	2443.4426
April	2409.8766	2328.7450	2381.8603
May	2412.2270	2252.4653	2325.2556
June	2362.7319	2226.3363	2295.5062
July	2459.5862	2354.1052	2404.3755
August	2491.9397	2391.0713	2437.5848
September	2476.2189	2313.5328	2371.4776
October	2346.9382	2158.9015	2217.1551
November	2217.1733	2119.0942	2170.4663
December	2198.5942	2116.0023	2171.4327

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