YEARLY HIGH
0.8464 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.7135 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7762 TTD

2012 ZAR to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.8464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.7135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1328 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7900 to the December average rate of 0.7412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8464 was down 11.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9616, 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 42,320 TTD
2011 Average 43,780 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 35,677 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,642.09 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8433
0.7160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TTD 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 0.7980, compared to 0.7544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0766 TTD (High: 0.8194 / Low: 0.7428). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 TTD (High: 0.8447 / Low: 0.8199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0766
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8263) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8786), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0522 (-5.94%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8263
2011 Avg (February) 0.8786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8157 0.7725 0.7900
February 0.8464 0.8086 0.8263
March 0.8447 0.8199 0.8327
April 0.8310 0.7897 0.8084
May 0.8194 0.7428 0.7769
June 0.7726 0.7343 0.7537
July 0.7859 0.7542 0.7744
August 0.7924 0.7360 0.7735
September 0.7835 0.7357 0.7716
October 0.7690 0.7197 0.7388
November 0.7405 0.7135 0.7266
December 0.7548 0.7173 0.7412