2012 ZAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9200 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.7795 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8474 BOB

2012 ZAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.9200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.7795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1405 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8610 to the December average rate of 0.8100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9200 was down 13.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0648, 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 46,000 BOB

2011 Average 48,272 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 38,977 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,022.78 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9193

0.7824

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BOB 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 0.8708, compared to 0.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0749 BOB (High: 0.8907 / Low: 0.8158). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 BOB (High: 0.8551 / Low: 0.8298).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0749

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

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 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.9009) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9752), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0743 (-7.62%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.9009

2011 Avg (February) 0.9752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8876	0.8431	0.8610
February	0.9200	0.8834	0.9009
March	0.9191	0.8921	0.9079
April	0.9062	0.8609	0.8806
May	0.8907	0.8158	0.8482
June	0.8486	0.8076	0.8260
July	0.8622	0.8210	0.8462
August	0.8636	0.8255	0.8453
September	0.8551	0.8298	0.8432
October	0.8357	0.7861	0.8062
November	0.8090	0.7795	0.7939
December	0.8253	0.7844	0.8100