2012 ZAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0104 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9814 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9999 LSL

2012 ZAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.9814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0006 to the December average rate of 0.9998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0104 was down 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0180, 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 50,520 LSL

2011 Average 49,892 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 49,069 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,451.45 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0013

0.9981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LSL 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 1.0000, compared to 0.9999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0246 LSL (High: 1.0060 / Low: 0.9814). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 LSL (High: 1.0015 / Low: 0.9966).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0010) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.03%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0010

2011 Avg (July) 1.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0086	0.9925	1.0006
February	1.0067	0.9933	1.0003
March	1.0083	0.9919	0.9997
April	1.0015	0.9966	0.9995
May	1.0068	0.9957	1.0008
June	1.0050	0.9938	0.9989
July	1.0104	0.9953	1.0010
August	1.0098	0.9951	1.0010
September	1.0042	0.9913	1.0000
October	1.0060	0.9814	0.9984
November	1.0026	0.9932	0.9990
December	1.0081	0.9885	0.9998