2012 ZAR to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1321 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1100 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1220 CAD

2012 ZAR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.1321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.1100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1266 to the December average rate of 0.1148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1321 was down 12.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1506, 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 6,605 CAD

2011 Average 6,839 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 5,502 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,102.94 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1324

0.1115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CAD 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 0.1268, compared to 0.1172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0076 CAD (High: 0.1177 / Low: 0.1100). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1293).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1303) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-5.15%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1303

2011 Avg (February) 0.1374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1290	0.1245	0.1266
February	0.1321	0.1277	0.1303
March	0.1321	0.1293	0.1307
April	0.1306	0.1255	0.1268
May	0.1277	0.1210	0.1240
June	0.1243	0.1207	0.1224
July	0.1251	0.1199	0.1230
August	0.1229	0.1170	0.1202
September	0.1196	0.1167	0.1183
October	0.1177	0.1100	0.1139
November	0.1153	0.1113	0.1133
December	0.1175	0.1115	0.1148