YEARLY HIGH
10.1824 DZD
YEARLY LOW
8.8741 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4763 DZD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 509,121 DZD
2011 Average 505,478 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 443,703 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,417.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.9476
8.9805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7384
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (August) 9.8670
2011 Avg (August) 10.2399

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