YEARLY HIGH
0.2392 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.1988 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2179 ANG

2012 ZAR to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.2392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0404 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2235 to the December average rate of 0.2067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2392 was down 12.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2721, 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 11,960 ANG
2011 Average 12,362 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 9,938 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,021.70 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2388
0.1990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ANG 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 0.2258, compared to 0.2100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0216 ANG (High: 0.2316 / Low: 0.2099). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 ANG (High: 0.2175 / Low: 0.2109).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2339) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2493), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-6.20%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2339
2011 Avg (February) 0.2493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2308 0.2188 0.2235
February 0.2392 0.2288 0.2339
March 0.2387 0.2320 0.2355
April 0.2348 0.2238 0.2287
May 0.2316 0.2099 0.2198
June 0.2185 0.2079 0.2132
July 0.2199 0.2090 0.2157
August 0.2198 0.2096 0.2149
September 0.2175 0.2109 0.2150
October 0.2137 0.2003 0.2056
November 0.2059 0.1988 0.2023
December 0.2119 0.1998 0.2067