2012 ZAR to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1050 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0876 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0959 AZN

2012 ZAR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.0876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0982 to the December average rate of 0.0910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1050 was down 12.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1206, 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 5,251 AZN

2011 Average 5,467 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 4,379 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 872.01 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1048

0.0877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AZN 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 0.0991, compared to 0.0927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0095 AZN (High: 0.1017 / Low: 0.0921). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AZN (High: 0.0960 / Low: 0.0934).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1027) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-7.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1027

2011 Avg (February) 0.1106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1013	0.0961	0.0982
February	0.1050	0.1005	0.1027
March	0.1048	0.1019	0.1034
April	0.1031	0.0982	0.1004
May	0.1017	0.0921	0.0965
June	0.0958	0.0913	0.0936
July	0.0968	0.0923	0.0953
August	0.0972	0.0927	0.0951
September	0.0960	0.0934	0.0949
October	0.0940	0.0884	0.0906
November	0.0907	0.0876	0.0892
December	0.0926	0.0880	0.0910