2012 ZAR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

288.6584 MGA

YEARLY LOW

245.6929 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

267.1762 MGA

2012 ZAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 288.6584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 245.6929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.9654 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.3003 to the December average rate of 261.8391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 288.6584 was down 11.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 324.4706, 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 14,432,918 MGA

2011 Average 13,973,761 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 12,284,647 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,148,270.64 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

286.7185

250.5426

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MGA 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 270.4427, compared to 263.9098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 270.4427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.9098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 22.9187 MGA (High: 271.3312 / Low: 248.4125). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3647 MGA (High: 256.9567 / Low: 251.5920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.9187

November Spread (Stable) ±5.3647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 14.4561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 281.9004) against the same month in 2011 (average: 289.9606), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0602 (-2.78%).

2012 Avg (March) 281.9004

2011 Avg (March) 289.9606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	282.2176	273.2996	277.3003
February	287.3355	279.4636	283.7038
March	288.6584	274.1701	281.9004
April	276.8434	261.3154	268.6568
May	271.3312	248.4125	256.1159
June	265.5551	245.6929	254.9788
July	278.9139	265.7671	273.2307
August	278.7348	265.5911	272.4198
September	273.5964	263.7672	268.0133
October	264.3666	245.8351	253.5572
November	256.9567	251.5920	254.3986
December	267.3582	252.2450	261.8391