2012 ZAR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1062.9107 LAK

YEARLY LOW

893.6478 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

975.8976 LAK

2012 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 1062.9107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 893.6478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 169.2629 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 999.6915 to the December average rate of 926.1051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1062.9107 was down 13.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1222.1527, 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 53,145,533 LAK

2011 Average 55,585,760 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 44,682,390 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,463,142.77 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1063.0650

895.2947

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LAK 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 1007.2877, compared to 944.5076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.7801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1007.2877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 944.5076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 90.0501 LAK (High: 1031.8399 / Low: 941.7898). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 30.0727 LAK (High: 981.0354 / Low: 950.9627).

May Spread (Volatile) ±90.0501

September Spread (Stable) ±30.0727

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 43.4726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -43.4726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1049.0841) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1164.5072), the exchange rate shifted by -115.4230 (-9.91%).

2012 Avg (March) 1049.0841

2011 Avg (March) 1164.5072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1030.0589	979.1181	999.6915
February	1062.1962	1020.7813	1043.0063
March	1062.9107	1031.2941	1049.0841
April	1047.5962	995.2469	1018.2255
May	1031.8399	941.7898	981.0162
June	975.5309	932.9352	952.7023
July	987.0488	941.2013	971.3582
August	991.8489	946.9503	970.3026
September	981.0354	950.9627	966.7383
October	959.1780	899.5432	923.2657
November	926.5083	893.6478	909.2755
December	942.5733	896.5819	926.1051