2012 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.9652 DJF

YEARLY LOW

19.8214 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.7661 DJF

2012 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 23.9652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 19.8214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1438 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2692 to the December average rate of 20.6073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.9652 was down 11.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.0064, 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 1,198,261 DJF

2011 Average 1,231,221 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 991,071 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,189.85 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.8322

19.8722

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 22.5356, compared to 20.9966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.2433 DJF (High: 23.2041 / Low: 20.9608). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6319 DJF (High: 21.8195 / Low: 21.1876).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2433

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6319

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 0.9865 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 23.3060) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.7417), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4358 (-5.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 23.3060

2011 Avg (February) 24.7417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.0249	21.8085	22.2692
February	23.9652	22.7683	23.3060
March	23.9162	23.1540	23.5022
April	23.4216	22.3782	22.8518
May	23.2041	20.9608	21.9732
June	21.8886	20.8263	21.3115
July	21.9455	20.8986	21.5847
August	22.0412	21.0531	21.5475
September	21.8195	21.1876	21.5123
October	21.2748	20.0424	20.5257
November	20.5628	19.8214	20.2022
December	20.9926	20.0253	20.6073