YEARLY HIGH
27.0765 GYD
YEARLY LOW
22.6155 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.7689 GYD

2012 ZAR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 27.0765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 22.6155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4610 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3503 to the December average rate of 23.4739, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.0765 was down 13.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.3394, 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 1,353,824 GYD
2011 Average 1,413,671 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,130,774 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,049.89 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.0891
22.6273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to GYD 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 25.5882, compared to 23.9497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.3538 GYD (High: 26.2396 / Low: 23.8859). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6974 GYD (High: 24.8326 / Low: 24.1353).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3538
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6974

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 1.1832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 26.7173) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.7125), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9952 (-10.08%).

2012 Avg (March) 26.7173
2011 Avg (March) 29.7125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2586 24.7141 25.3503
February 27.0342 25.9434 26.5054
March 27.0765 26.1672 26.7173
April 26.7145 25.2617 25.8815
May 26.2396 23.8859 24.9043
June 24.9732 23.5979 24.1702
July 25.0914 23.9176 24.6714
August 25.1096 23.9507 24.5724
September 24.8326 24.1353 24.5824
October 24.4465 22.8104 23.3992
November 23.4047 22.6155 22.9991
December 23.9094 22.6786 23.4739