2012 ZAR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

122.1091 CDF

YEARLY LOW

103.3298 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

112.2765 CDF

2012 ZAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 122.1091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 103.3298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7794 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.8516 to the December average rate of 107.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 122.1091 was down 11.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 138.2673, 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 6,105,456 CDF

2011 Average 6,313,361 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,166,488 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 938,967.56 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

122.0589

103.6962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CDF 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 115.4398, compared to 109.1131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.4398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.1131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.4471 CDF (High: 118.2887 / Low: 107.8416). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2492 CDF (High: 113.2536 / Low: 110.0043).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.4471

September Spread (Stable) ±3.2492

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 4.9419 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 120.5287) against the same month in 2011 (average: 132.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -11.5501 (-8.74%).

2012 Avg (March) 120.5287

2011 Avg (March) 132.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	118.7382	110.8961	113.8516
February	122.0767	116.8232	119.6010
March	122.1091	118.4162	120.5287
April	120.4667	114.0953	117.0148
May	118.2887	107.8416	112.4544
June	111.7431	106.3271	109.1886
July	113.3782	108.6933	111.8436
August	114.3633	109.1404	111.9084
September	113.2536	110.0043	111.6783
October	110.5994	104.2018	106.7364
November	106.9915	103.3298	105.2265
December	109.0094	104.6264	107.2855