2012 ZAR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0362 JPY

YEARLY LOW

8.8193 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7451 JPY

2012 ZAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 11.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 8.8193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2170 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6105 to the December average rate of 9.7148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.0362 was down 13.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.7933, 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 551,812 JPY

2011 Average 552,898 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 440,963 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,848.75 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0266

8.9423

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to JPY 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 10.0585, compared to 9.4317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1784 JPY (High: 10.3847 / Low: 9.2064). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2848 JPY (High: 9.5828 / Low: 9.2980).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1784

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2848

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 10.8529) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.8168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9638 (-8.16%).

2012 Avg (March) 10.8529

2011 Avg (March) 11.8168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9332	9.4188	9.6105
February	10.8194	9.8898	10.2623
March	11.0362	10.6010	10.8529
April	10.8804	10.1067	10.3914
May	10.3847	9.2064	9.7894
June	9.7167	9.0644	9.4444
July	9.8392	9.1878	9.5851
August	9.7047	9.2764	9.5289
September	9.5828	9.2980	9.4472
October	9.3422	8.8193	9.1160
November	9.3396	9.0343	9.1981
December	10.2062	9.2489	9.7148