2012 ZAR to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5828 ARS

YEARLY LOW

0.5189 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5541 ARS

2012 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.5828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.5189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0639 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5394 to the December average rate of 0.5656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5828 was down 6.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6207, 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 29,140 ARS

2011 Average 28,551 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 25,947 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,193.11 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5768

0.5297

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ARS 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 0.5535, compared to 0.5548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0471 ARS (High: 0.5714 / Low: 0.5243). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 ARS (High: 0.5816 / Low: 0.5662).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5678) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+1.45%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5678

2011 Avg (February) 0.5597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5589	0.5264	0.5394
February	0.5828	0.5562	0.5678
March	0.5816	0.5662	0.5728
April	0.5731	0.5478	0.5614
May	0.5714	0.5243	0.5459
June	0.5507	0.5189	0.5336
July	0.5606	0.5365	0.5517
August	0.5687	0.5463	0.5576
September	0.5712	0.5511	0.5641
October	0.5624	0.5299	0.5452
November	0.5517	0.5360	0.5445
December	0.5800	0.5426	0.5656