2012 ZAR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5800 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.3747 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4759 MDL

2012 ZAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.5800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.3747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2054 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4722 to the December average rate of 1.4114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5800 was down 14.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8450, 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 79,002 MDL

2011 Average 81,096 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 68,734 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,268.79 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5722

1.3858

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MDL 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 1.4958, compared to 1.4560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1099 MDL (High: 1.4845 / Low: 1.3747). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 MDL (High: 1.5762 / Low: 1.5324).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1099

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

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 0.0851 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.5454) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1240 (-7.43%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.5454

2011 Avg (February) 1.6694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5189	1.4320	1.4722
February	1.5800	1.5087	1.5454
March	1.5762	1.5324	1.5567
April	1.5508	1.4682	1.5022
May	1.5194	1.4162	1.4567
June	1.4886	1.4007	1.4417
July	1.5375	1.4715	1.5023
August	1.5491	1.4732	1.5111
September	1.5209	1.4767	1.4976
October	1.4845	1.3747	1.4125
November	1.4270	1.3748	1.4014
December	1.4317	1.3849	1.4114