2012 ZAR to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3500 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.2980 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3278 LTL

2012 ZAR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.3500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3342 to the December average rate of 0.3051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3500 was down 10.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3913, 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 17,500 LTL

2011 Average 17,170 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 14,900 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,600.01 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3478

0.3012

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LTL 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 0.3356, compared to 0.3201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0225 LTL (High: 0.3477 / Low: 0.3252). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 LTL (High: 0.3338 / Low: 0.3243).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.3440) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3569), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0129 (-3.61%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.3440

2011 Avg (March) 0.3569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3384	0.3279	0.3342
February	0.3484	0.3375	0.3411
March	0.3500	0.3371	0.3440
April	0.3396	0.3289	0.3352
May	0.3400	0.3248	0.3310
June	0.3338	0.3243	0.3284
July	0.3449	0.3334	0.3407
August	0.3477	0.3252	0.3373
September	0.3308	0.3194	0.3244
October	0.3209	0.2996	0.3071
November	0.3127	0.2997	0.3058
December	0.3088	0.2980	0.3051