YEARLY HIGH
2773.7874 VND
YEARLY LOW
2320.9200 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
2545.2397 VND

2012 ZAR to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 2773.7874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2320.9200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 452.8674 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2618.2951 to the December average rate of 2412.5552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2773.7874 was down 11.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 3130.9068, 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 138,689,368 VND
2011 Average 142,764,612 VND
Yearly Trough Low 116,045,998 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,643,370.29 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2777.1325
2328.6451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VND 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 2631.5503, compared to 2458.9291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 172.6213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2631.5503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2458.9291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 251.7504 VND (High: 2695.2118 / Low: 2443.4614). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 71.7288 VND (High: 2771.3854 / Low: 2699.6565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±251.7504
March Spread (Stable) ±71.7288

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 110.5216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -110.5216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2723.7531) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2791.7196), the exchange rate shifted by -67.9665 (-2.43%).

2012 Avg (February) 2723.7531
2011 Avg (February) 2791.7196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2692.6953 2570.5738 2618.2951
February 2773.7874 2655.6715 2723.7531
March 2771.3854 2699.6565 2739.7585
April 2733.2173 2594.0881 2658.7865
May 2695.2118 2443.4614 2558.7536
June 2547.2280 2421.2660 2489.9549
July 2575.4066 2453.9924 2530.8243
August 2577.0612 2463.9808 2523.7268
September 2552.8371 2475.1543 2515.4853
October 2520.2142 2345.0445 2404.9637
November 2410.9373 2323.4682 2366.0190
December 2461.4755 2320.9200 2412.5552