2012 ZAR to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2392 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.1998 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2186 AWG

2012 ZAR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to AWG 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 0.1998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2236 to the December average rate of 0.2075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2392 was down 12.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2720, 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 11,961 AWG

2011 Average 12,400 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 9,989 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,972.18 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2387

0.2001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AWG 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 0.2113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2258

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0216 AWG (High: 0.2316 / Low: 0.2099). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 AWG (High: 0.2192 / Low: 0.2129).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2338) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-6.17%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2338

2011 Avg (February) 0.2492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2307	0.2188	0.2236
February	0.2392	0.2288	0.2338
March	0.2387	0.2320	0.2355
April	0.2347	0.2238	0.2287
May	0.2316	0.2099	0.2199
June	0.2185	0.2079	0.2133
July	0.2208	0.2103	0.2172
August	0.2214	0.2116	0.2168
September	0.2192	0.2129	0.2164
October	0.2146	0.2017	0.2066
November	0.2071	0.1998	0.2033
December	0.2112	0.2008	0.2075