YEARLY HIGH
30.5371 HUF
YEARLY LOW
24.2617 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4751 HUF

2012 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 30.5371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 24.2617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2753 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7233 to the December average rate of 25.2976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.5371 was down 3.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.6606, 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 1,526,853 HUF
2011 Average 1,385,203 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,213,087 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313,765.53 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.1935
24.5501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HUF 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 28.6987, compared to 26.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.0806 HUF (High: 26.5451 / Low: 24.4646). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9451 HUF (High: 28.6319 / Low: 27.6868).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.0806
July Spread (Stable) ±0.9451

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6112 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 29.7233) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.7491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0258 (-0.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 29.7233
2011 Avg (January) 29.7491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5371 28.6347 29.7233
February 29.5592 28.1747 28.7300
March 29.7577 28.6226 29.0802
April 28.9745 27.9697 28.5935
May 28.6617 27.6664 28.1227
June 28.7728 27.1060 27.9428
July 28.6319 27.6868 28.2424
August 27.9583 26.4083 27.2176
September 27.4297 26.0852 26.6712
October 26.5451 24.4646 25.0600
November 25.6237 24.2617 25.0204
December 26.1037 24.2865 25.2976