2012 ZAR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1588.3767 IRR

YEARLY LOW

1362.7806 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1472.0939 IRR

2012 ZAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1588.3767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1362.7806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 225.5961 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1404.8958 to the December average rate of 1425.0562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1588.3767 was down 7.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1721.2833, 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 79,418,836 IRR

2011 Average 72,904,115 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 68,139,029 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,279,806.93 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1569.3651

1380.8457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to IRR 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 1494.5671, compared to 1449.6206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.9465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1494.5671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1449.6206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 148.1877 IRR (High: 1588.3767 / Low: 1440.1890). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.8691 IRR (High: 1574.5962 / Low: 1529.7272).

May Spread (Volatile) ±148.1877

March Spread (Stable) ±44.8691

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 62.9715 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -62.9715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1506.7931) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1537.4536), the exchange rate shifted by -30.6605 (-1.99%).

2012 Avg (May) 1506.7931

2011 Avg (May) 1537.4536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1456.3415	1362.7806	1404.8958
February	1579.3676	1468.2402	1521.6132
March	1574.5962	1529.7272	1553.6552
April	1583.3913	1476.2685	1518.5210
May	1588.3767	1440.1890	1506.7931
June	1496.7365	1423.6328	1461.9242
July	1514.7838	1444.2613	1490.2965
August	1518.5898	1450.4330	1486.1056
September	1503.8617	1456.2494	1481.3406
October	1471.3598	1380.6405	1418.3691
November	1424.5555	1372.8796	1396.5557
December	1448.7394	1381.4432	1425.0562