2012 ZAR to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8410 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.6958 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7704 CNY

2012 ZAR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.8410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.6958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1451 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7887 to the December average rate of 0.7236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8410 was down 15.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9970, 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 42,048 CNY

2011 Average 44,797 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 34,791 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,256.75 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8424

0.6968

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CNY 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 0.7969, compared to 0.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0679 CNY (High: 0.8149 / Low: 0.7470). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 CNY (High: 0.7751 / Low: 0.7542).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0679

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

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 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0929 (-10.14%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8231

2011 Avg (February) 0.9160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8153	0.7709	0.7887
February	0.8410	0.8056	0.8231
March	0.8406	0.8168	0.8302
April	0.8264	0.7883	0.8053
May	0.8149	0.7470	0.7762
June	0.7763	0.7399	0.7580
July	0.7835	0.7502	0.7730
August	0.7868	0.7494	0.7700
September	0.7751	0.7542	0.7639
October	0.7549	0.7083	0.7241
November	0.7227	0.6958	0.7089
December	0.7375	0.6998	0.7236