2012 ZAR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

120.2701 KPW

YEARLY LOW

100.4463 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.8688 KPW

2012 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 120.2701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 100.4463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8238 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.3947 to the December average rate of 104.3318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 120.2701 was up 5.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 113.5242, 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 6,013,503 KPW

2011 Average 1,259,674 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 5,022,315 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 991,188.42 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

120.0071

100.6099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KPW 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 113.5158, compared to 106.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.5158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.2219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.8803 KPW (High: 116.4406 / Low: 105.5603). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0368 KPW (High: 110.0668 / Low: 107.0300).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.8803

September Spread (Stable) ±3.0368

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 4.8980 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 117.5784) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.9186), the exchange rate shifted by +97.6598 (+490.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 117.5784

2011 Avg (February) 19.9186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	116.0202	110.0123	112.3947
February	120.2701	115.0492	117.5784
March	120.0239	116.6270	118.3907
April	118.0324	112.5282	114.9864
May	116.4406	105.5603	110.5302
June	109.8393	104.5175	107.2142
July	111.0029	105.7263	109.1855
August	111.3506	106.2116	108.9695
September	110.0668	107.0300	108.7580
October	107.7466	101.3122	103.8600
November	104.0373	100.4463	102.2264
December	106.2107	100.9759	104.3318