YEARLY HIGH
1.0718 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.9087 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9864 UAH

2012 ZAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 1.0718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.9087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1631 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0025 to the December average rate of 0.9394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0718 was down 11.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2115, 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 53,590 UAH
2011 Average 55,301 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 45,434 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,156.00 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0689
0.9155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UAH 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 1.0141, compared to 0.9587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0911 UAH (High: 1.0398 / Low: 0.9487). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 UAH (High: 0.9929 / Low: 0.9640).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0911
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

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 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0485) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1073), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0588 (-5.31%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0485
2011 Avg (February) 1.1073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0361 0.9827 1.0025
February 1.0718 1.0260 1.0485
March 1.0697 1.0402 1.0561
April 1.0531 1.0031 1.0261
May 1.0398 0.9487 0.9890
June 0.9851 0.9387 0.9623
July 0.9971 0.9505 0.9811
August 1.0014 0.9597 0.9811
September 0.9929 0.9640 0.9816
October 0.9762 0.9136 0.9405
November 0.9473 0.9087 0.9283
December 0.9566 0.9178 0.9394