YEARLY HIGH
11.1843 CVE
YEARLY LOW
9.5322 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4896 CVE

2012 ZAR to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 11.1843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 9.5322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6522 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6832 to the December average rate of 9.7657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.1843 was down 10.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.4962, 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 559,216 CVE
2011 Average 548,343 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 476,609 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,607.74 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1196
9.6426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CVE 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 10.7296, compared to 10.2496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.7214 CVE (High: 11.1751 / Low: 10.4537). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2913 CVE (High: 10.6492 / Low: 10.3579).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7214
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2913

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 0.5385 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 10.9965) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4001 (-3.51%).

2012 Avg (March) 10.9965
2011 Avg (March) 11.3967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8338 10.4709 10.6832
February 11.0945 10.7785 10.9144
March 11.1843 10.7589 10.9965
April 10.8638 10.5039 10.7142
May 10.8635 10.3294 10.5721
June 10.6492 10.3579 10.4970
July 11.0626 10.6779 10.9295
August 11.1751 10.4537 10.8257
September 10.6290 10.1475 10.3655
October 10.2038 9.5888 9.8270
November 9.9961 9.6010 9.7844
December 9.8677 9.5322 9.7657