YEARLY HIGH
0.2354 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.1985 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2182 FJD

2012 ZAR to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 0.2354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0369 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2241 to the December average rate of 0.2048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2354 was down 17.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2841, 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 11,771 FJD
2011 Average 12,455 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 9,927 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,843.59 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2359
0.1987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to FJD 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 0.2262, compared to 0.2101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0133 FJD (High: 0.2132 / Low: 0.1999). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 FJD (High: 0.2354 / Low: 0.2296).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2328) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0328 (-12.35%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2328
2011 Avg (March) 0.2656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2279 0.2210 0.2241
February 0.2354 0.2244 0.2292
March 0.2354 0.2296 0.2328
April 0.2318 0.2228 0.2276
May 0.2313 0.2187 0.2246
June 0.2226 0.2162 0.2191
July 0.2232 0.2107 0.2187
August 0.2205 0.2104 0.2155
September 0.2198 0.2117 0.2148
October 0.2132 0.1999 0.2053
November 0.2050 0.1985 0.2018
December 0.2107 0.1987 0.2048