2012 ZAR to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1259 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.1076 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1179 AUD

2012 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.1259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1201 to the December average rate of 0.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1259 was down 15.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1491, 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 6,296 AUD

2011 Average 6,702 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 5,380 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.18 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1263

0.1077

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AUD 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 0.1221, compared to 0.1136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1221

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0061 AUD (High: 0.1136 / Low: 0.1076). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 AUD (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1237).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-9.84%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1231

2011 Avg (May) 0.1365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1212	0.1186	0.1201
February	0.1244	0.1192	0.1219
March	0.1259	0.1237	0.1248
April	0.1258	0.1212	0.1234
May	0.1259	0.1205	0.1231
June	0.1215	0.1176	0.1194
July	0.1200	0.1146	0.1177
August	0.1171	0.1145	0.1156
September	0.1182	0.1143	0.1162
October	0.1163	0.1103	0.1122
November	0.1112	0.1076	0.1092
December	0.1136	0.1076	0.1109