YEARLY HIGH
0.4564 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3727 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4068 ZAR

2012 UYU to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the UYU to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.4564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.3727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0838 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4099 to the December average rate of 0.4474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4564 was up 6.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UYU based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,282 ZAR
2011 Average 1,888 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,863 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.87 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4542
0.3732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU to ZAR 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 0.3996, compared to 0.4141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0462 ZAR (High: 0.4442 / Low: 0.3980). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 ZAR (High: 0.3938 / Low: 0.3833).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0462
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.4469) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+8.21%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.4469
2011 Avg (November) 0.4130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4177 0.3983 0.4099
February 0.4028 0.3857 0.3946
March 0.3967 0.3850 0.3903
April 0.4123 0.3905 0.3997
May 0.4205 0.3911 0.4074
June 0.4197 0.3792 0.3958
July 0.3914 0.3727 0.3800
August 0.3938 0.3833 0.3897
September 0.3973 0.3826 0.3900
October 0.4442 0.3980 0.4303
November 0.4564 0.4370 0.4469
December 0.4536 0.4419 0.4474