2012 ZAR to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1983 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.1690 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1859 BAM

2012 ZAR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1895 to the December average rate of 0.1730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1983 was down 10.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2217, 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 9,917 BAM

2011 Average 9,734 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 8,451 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,466.18 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1972

0.1708

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BAM 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 0.1903, compared to 0.1814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0124 BAM (High: 0.1971 / Low: 0.1847). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BAM (High: 0.1891 / Low: 0.1837).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1950) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2022), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-3.56%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1950

2011 Avg (March) 0.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1915	0.1860	0.1895
February	0.1973	0.1911	0.1934
March	0.1983	0.1907	0.1950
April	0.1926	0.1865	0.1900
May	0.1927	0.1844	0.1878
June	0.1891	0.1837	0.1861
July	0.1952	0.1889	0.1932
August	0.1971	0.1847	0.1912
September	0.1877	0.1808	0.1838
October	0.1819	0.1696	0.1741
November	0.1770	0.1699	0.1733
December	0.1750	0.1690	0.1730