YEARLY HIGH
536.5863 KHR
YEARLY LOW
446.0945 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
493.5787 KHR

2012 ZAR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 536.5863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 446.0945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.4917 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 509.4853 to the December average rate of 462.9665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 536.5863 was down 12.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 616.7283, 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 26,829,313 KHR
2011 Average 28,104,789 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 22,304,727 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,524,585.92 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

534.4118
447.7157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KHR 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 509.8207, compared to 477.3366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.4841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 509.8207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 477.3366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 47.0907 KHR (High: 523.3544 / Low: 476.2637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.2705 KHR (High: 497.3899 / Low: 482.1194).

May Spread (Volatile) ±47.0907
September Spread (Stable) ±15.2705

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 24.5938 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 526.8114) against the same month in 2011 (average: 562.2302), the exchange rate shifted by -35.4188 (-6.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 526.8114
2011 Avg (February) 562.2302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 531.7551 493.7621 509.4853
February 536.5863 513.2805 526.8114
March 534.6953 518.6165 527.1872
April 525.2816 499.1289 513.3396
May 523.3544 476.2637 495.7625
June 500.5174 469.9450 486.3384
July 505.7005 483.9760 497.6084
August 502.9606 480.9753 492.6375
September 497.3899 482.1194 490.2302
October 485.8293 453.2002 465.6364
November 466.0598 446.0945 454.9404
December 472.3840 448.9753 462.9665