2012 ZAR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9094 BTN

YEARLY LOW

5.6490 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4216 BTN

2012 ZAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 6.9094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 5.6490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2605 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3926 to the December average rate of 6.3367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9094 was up 2.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.7697, 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 345,471 BTN

2011 Average 321,819 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 282,448 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,023.24 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7302

6.0576

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BTN 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 6.5661, compared to 6.2771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.6870 BTN (High: 6.7648 / Low: 6.0778). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1621 BTN (High: 6.2956 / Low: 6.1335).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6870

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1621

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 6.6741) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.5470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1271 (+1.94%).

2012 Avg (May) 6.6741

2011 Avg (May) 6.5470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6118	6.2527	6.3926
February	6.6791	6.3072	6.4352
March	6.7403	6.5082	6.6226
April	6.7963	6.4309	6.6041
May	6.9094	6.5293	6.6741
June	6.8167	6.4676	6.6680
July	6.7648	6.0778	6.4862
August	6.3491	6.0732	6.2274
September	6.5522	6.0178	6.2727
October	6.3001	5.6490	6.1136
November	6.2956	6.1335	6.2261
December	6.4656	6.0964	6.3367