2012 ZAR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.8398 KMF

YEARLY LOW

42.4752 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.7625 KMF

2012 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 49.8398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 42.4752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3646 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6053 to the December average rate of 43.5067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.8398 was down 10.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.7556, 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 2,491,992 KMF

2011 Average 2,446,623 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 2,123,762 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 368,229.77 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.5458

42.9577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 47.8115, compared to 45.7134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 3.1718 KMF (High: 45.7408 / Low: 42.5690). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3493 KMF (High: 47.5076 / Low: 46.1584).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.1718

June Spread (Stable) ±1.3493

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 2.8679 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 48.9968) against the same month in 2011 (average: 50.8498), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8530 (-3.64%).

2012 Avg (March) 48.9968

2011 Avg (March) 50.8498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.1098	46.7166	47.6053
February	49.5528	48.0203	48.5951
March	49.8398	47.9232	48.9968
April	48.3904	46.8828	47.7482
May	48.4169	46.0777	47.1631
June	47.5076	46.1584	46.7608
July	49.6010	46.8530	48.5639
August	49.5414	46.8560	48.2635
September	48.2400	45.4977	46.6313
October	45.7408	42.5690	43.7634
November	44.5471	42.7460	43.5518
December	43.9466	42.4752	43.5067