2012 VUV to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0978 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0837 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0899 ZAR

2012 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0869 to the December average rate of 0.0949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0978 was up 5.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 489 ZAR

2011 Average 399 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 419 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.28 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0970

0.0841

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0870, compared to 0.0928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0057 ZAR (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0913). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ZAR (High: 0.0864 / Low: 0.0837).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+7.54%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0959

2011 Avg (November) 0.0892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0888	0.0857	0.0869
February	0.0882	0.0842	0.0860
March	0.0864	0.0837	0.0852
April	0.0882	0.0850	0.0867
May	0.0893	0.0853	0.0877
June	0.0919	0.0864	0.0896
July	0.0935	0.0882	0.0902
August	0.0920	0.0884	0.0901
September	0.0927	0.0888	0.0908
October	0.0970	0.0913	0.0947
November	0.0978	0.0938	0.0959
December	0.0973	0.0930	0.0949