2012 ZAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0366 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.8650 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9470 HKD

2012 ZAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 1.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.8650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1715 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9695 to the December average rate of 0.8984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0366 was down 12.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1802, 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 51,829 HKD

2011 Average 53,918 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 43,252 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,577.07 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0352

0.8663

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HKD 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 0.9789, compared to 0.9151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0932 HKD (High: 1.0038 / Low: 0.9106). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 HKD (High: 0.9485 / Low: 0.9224).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0932

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

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 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0844), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0713 (-6.57%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0131

2011 Avg (February) 1.0844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9997	0.9492	0.9695
February	1.0366	0.9913	1.0131
March	1.0345	1.0063	1.0211
April	1.0182	0.9708	0.9917
May	1.0038	0.9106	0.9535
June	0.9469	0.9013	0.9243
July	0.9563	0.9113	0.9409
August	0.9598	0.9153	0.9391
September	0.9485	0.9224	0.9370
October	0.9283	0.8728	0.8945
November	0.8959	0.8650	0.8804
December	0.9146	0.8695	0.8984