YEARLY HIGH
1215.5580 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1075.1081 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1143.0510 IDR

2012 ZAR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1215.5580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1075.1081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.4499 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1131.4442 to the December average rate of 1116.9917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1215.5580 was down 10.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 1358.3902, 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 60,777,899 IDR
2011 Average 60,711,286 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 53,755,405 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,022,493.94 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1214.4702
1081.6064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to IDR 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 1158.3576, compared to 1127.7444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.6131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1158.3576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1127.7444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 89.9116 IDR (High: 1195.3548 / Low: 1105.4432). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.8070 IDR (High: 1215.5580 / Low: 1187.7510).

May Spread (Volatile) ±89.9116
March Spread (Stable) ±27.8070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 46.7300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.7300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1203.3982) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1266.8709), the exchange rate shifted by -63.4727 (-5.01%).

2012 Avg (March) 1203.3982
2011 Avg (March) 1266.8709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1157.5174 1112.1702 1131.4442
February 1212.3388 1153.1546 1177.6057
March 1215.5580 1187.7510 1203.3982
April 1203.1461 1144.5384 1171.0396
May 1195.3548 1105.4432 1142.4538
June 1151.6772 1097.3312 1124.2039
July 1158.8175 1112.8820 1145.2053
August 1171.3139 1127.0947 1149.2850
September 1171.4140 1133.8910 1154.5181
October 1146.8674 1080.2772 1107.7880
November 1111.9487 1075.1081 1092.6784
December 1138.2552 1077.0984 1116.9917