2012 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.6889 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.5894 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5718 ZAR

2012 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 13.6889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.5894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0996 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2933 to the December average rate of 13.2725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.6889 was up 2.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,445 ZAR

2011 Average 57,274 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 57,947 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,497.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6409

11.5406

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 12.1900, compared to 12.9537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9233 ZAR (High: 12.8759 / Low: 11.9526). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3253 ZAR (High: 11.9146 / Low: 11.5894).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9233

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4372 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 13.3509) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8487 (+6.79%).

2012 Avg (October) 13.3509

2011 Avg (October) 12.5022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5398	11.9996	12.2933
February	12.0539	11.6168	11.8561
March	11.9146	11.5894	11.7157
April	12.3179	11.7996	12.0794
May	12.8759	11.9526	12.4740
June	12.9933	12.4167	12.7214
July	12.7554	12.2827	12.4218
August	12.8817	12.1767	12.4920
September	12.8538	12.4966	12.7189
October	13.6889	12.8576	13.3509
November	13.6763	13.2264	13.4659
December	13.6713	13.0355	13.2725