YEARLY HIGH
5.2009 DOP
YEARLY LOW
4.1988 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7634 DOP

2012 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 5.2009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 4.1988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0021 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8465 to the December average rate of 4.6435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.2009 was down 9.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.7437, 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 260,045 DOP
2011 Average 262,574 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 209,940 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,105.80 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.1895
4.4120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DOP 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 4.9103, compared to 4.6164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4585 DOP (High: 5.0428 / Low: 4.5844). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1460 DOP (High: 4.5828 / Low: 4.4368).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4585
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1460

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 5.1247) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.4509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3262 (-5.98%).

2012 Avg (March) 5.1247
2011 Avg (March) 5.4509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0038 4.7390 4.8465
February 5.1746 4.9697 5.0776
March 5.2009 5.0499 5.1247
April 5.1193 4.8572 4.9773
May 5.0428 4.5844 4.7854
June 4.7703 4.5211 4.6504
July 4.8180 4.5978 4.7350
August 4.8328 4.6130 4.7309
September 4.7830 4.4228 4.6047
October 4.5634 4.1988 4.4768
November 4.5828 4.4368 4.5077
December 4.7510 4.4992 4.6435