2012 ZAR to LVL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0706 LVL

YEARLY LOW

0.0601 LVL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0662 LVL

2012 ZAR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0676 to the December average rate of 0.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0706 was down 11.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0800, 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 3,530 LVL

2011 Average 3,505 LVL

Yearly Trough Low 3,004 LVL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.55 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0703

0.0608

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LVL 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 0.0679, compared to 0.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0679

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0045 LVL (High: 0.0701 / Low: 0.0656). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 LVL (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0655).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0695) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-4.55%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0695

2011 Avg (March) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0685	0.0664	0.0676
February	0.0706	0.0683	0.0690
March	0.0706	0.0682	0.0695
April	0.0688	0.0666	0.0679
May	0.0688	0.0656	0.0669
June	0.0673	0.0655	0.0663
July	0.0695	0.0673	0.0687
August	0.0701	0.0656	0.0680
September	0.0667	0.0644	0.0654
October	0.0647	0.0604	0.0619
November	0.0630	0.0605	0.0617
December	0.0624	0.0601	0.0616