2012 ZAR to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 6.2380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 5.2594.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9786 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8292 to the December average rate of 5.4946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.2380 was down 12.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ZAR to KGS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.9090, compared to 5.4908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4182 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5632 KGS (High: 6.0682 / Low: 5.5050). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1818 KGS (High: 5.4618 / Low: 5.2800).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2102 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 6.1382) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.8561), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7179 (-10.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0140 | 5.6803 | 5.8292 |
| February | 6.2365 | 5.9551 | 6.1112 |
| March | 6.2380 | 6.0470 | 6.1382 |
| April | 6.1132 | 5.8462 | 5.9776 |
| May | 6.0682 | 5.5050 | 5.7790 |
| June | 5.7544 | 5.4534 | 5.6186 |
| July | 5.8177 | 5.4395 | 5.6595 |
| August | 5.5824 | 5.2594 | 5.4493 |
| September | 5.7446 | 5.3027 | 5.5392 |
| October | 5.6445 | 5.2995 | 5.4336 |
| November | 5.4618 | 5.2800 | 5.3685 |
| December | 5.5939 | 5.3032 | 5.4946 |