2012 ZAR to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ZAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ZAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 10.1824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 8.8741.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3084 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4857 to the December average rate of 9.1073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.1824 was down 9.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ZAR to DZD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.5045, compared to 9.4481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0564 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.7384 DZD (High: 10.1824 / Low: 9.4440). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2542 DZD (High: 9.7609 / Low: 9.5067).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4572 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 9.8670) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3729 (-3.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7818 | 9.2776 | 9.4857 |
| February | 9.9390 | 9.6084 | 9.7635 |
| March | 9.9589 | 9.6078 | 9.7923 |
| April | 9.7405 | 9.2647 | 9.4986 |
| May | 9.6123 | 8.8741 | 9.2108 |
| June | 9.6556 | 8.9905 | 9.2759 |
| July | 10.0272 | 9.6198 | 9.8476 |
| August | 10.1824 | 9.4440 | 9.8670 |
| September | 9.7609 | 9.5067 | 9.6314 |
| October | 9.5263 | 8.9668 | 9.1742 |
| November | 9.2152 | 8.9230 | 9.0611 |
| December | 9.2716 | 8.8752 | 9.1073 |