YEARLY HIGH
19.7564 KZT
YEARLY LOW
16.7537 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1992 KZT

2012 ZAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 19.7564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 16.7537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0027 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5344 to the December average rate of 17.4418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.7564 was down 11.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.2925, 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 987,819 KZT
2011 Average 1,015,033 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 837,684 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,134.25 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.6769
16.8644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KZT 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 18.6862, compared to 17.7122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7799 KZT (High: 19.1330 / Low: 17.3531). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5601 KZT (High: 18.3107 / Low: 17.7506).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7799
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5601

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 0.7348 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 19.3616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.3742), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0126 (-4.97%).

2012 Avg (February) 19.3616
2011 Avg (February) 20.3742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1890 18.1141 18.5344
February 19.7564 18.9430 19.3616
March 19.7220 19.1426 19.4425
April 19.3660 18.4576 18.8811
May 19.1330 17.3531 18.1625
June 18.2273 17.2226 17.7353
July 18.4530 17.6421 18.1745
August 18.5240 17.6616 18.1019
September 18.3107 17.7506 18.0955
October 17.9755 16.9098 17.3607
November 17.4578 16.7537 17.0988
December 17.7902 16.8961 17.4418