2012 ZAR to BYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1110.3700 BYR

YEARLY LOW

956.1183 BYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1018.7730 BYR

2012 ZAR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 1110.3700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 956.1183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.2517 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1048.2881 to the December average rate of 995.4513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1110.3700 was up 1.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 1096.1529, 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 55,518,500 BYR

2011 Average 29,383,329 BYR

Yearly Trough Low 47,805,916 BYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,712,583.79 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1091.4778

962.4471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BYR 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 1036.7322, compared to 1000.8138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.9184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1036.7322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1000.8138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 64.9182 BYR (High: 1042.0965 / Low: 977.1783). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.0280 BYR (High: 992.1463 / Low: 956.1183).

May Spread (Volatile) ±64.9182

November Spread (Stable) ±36.0280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 37.2836 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -37.2836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1080.7253) against the same month in 2011 (average: 419.9598), the exchange rate shifted by +660.7655 (+157.34%).

2012 Avg (February) 1080.7253

2011 Avg (February) 419.9598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1076.4652	1028.9261	1048.2881
February	1110.3700	1060.0346	1080.7253
March	1089.0516	1039.7081	1067.1135
April	1055.1589	1008.9696	1029.8298
May	1042.0965	977.1783	1003.3256
June	1017.3426	976.2989	991.1107
July	1029.0163	981.7947	1015.4403
August	1033.2206	992.4884	1011.3874
September	1038.4671	1001.8856	1022.2204
October	1022.3834	965.5012	987.1837
November	992.1463	956.1183	973.1997
December	1011.3193	963.0352	995.4513