2012 ZAR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

149.5515 KRW

YEARLY LOW

120.8365 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

137.5579 KRW

2012 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 149.5515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 120.8365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7149 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.6707 to the December average rate of 124.6742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 149.5515 was down 12.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 170.0591, 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 7,477,574 KRW

2011 Average 7,657,294 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 6,041,827 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,435,747.43 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

150.6052

121.0882

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KRW 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 143.9061, compared to 131.2096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.9061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.2096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 8.1537 KRW (High: 133.3094 / Low: 125.1557). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6391 KRW (High: 149.4540 / Low: 146.8149).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.1537

March Spread (Stable) ±2.6391

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 8.1163 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 146.7269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 155.5088), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7819 (-5.65%).

2012 Avg (February) 146.7269

2011 Avg (February) 155.5088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.5754	140.8461	142.6707
February	149.5515	144.7349	146.7269
March	149.4540	146.8149	148.1455
April	148.9553	142.8058	145.0626
May	146.0880	138.3834	142.1122
June	140.5598	136.8545	138.7190
July	140.1016	134.9520	138.5963
August	139.8282	133.8798	137.0754
September	138.0512	134.0768	135.7400
October	133.3094	125.1557	127.6237
November	126.0994	120.8365	123.5480
December	126.3651	121.3154	124.6742