YEARLY HIGH
108.8534 MMK
YEARLY LOW
0.7910 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.6596 MMK

2012 ZAR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 108.8534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.7910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.0624 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8102 to the December average rate of 99.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12124.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 108.8534 was up 10903.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9893, 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 5,442,669 MMK
2011 Average 44,953 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 39,548 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,403,121.65 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

117.1292
-9.7643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MMK 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 47.4476, compared to 101.8715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.4239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.4476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.8715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 105.3817 MMK (High: 106.2340 / Low: 0.8523). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 MMK (High: 0.8631 / Low: 0.8322).

April Spread (Volatile) ±105.3817
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.1437 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 106.5547) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9570), the exchange rate shifted by +105.5977 (+11034.18%).

2012 Avg (July) 106.5547
2011 Avg (July) 0.9570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8392 0.7910 0.8102
February 0.8631 0.8322 0.8465
March 0.9829 0.8371 0.8573
April 106.2340 0.8523 78.8121
May 106.5151 98.6696 102.1113
June 106.7005 97.8107 101.2484
July 108.8534 102.4741 106.5547
August 107.9717 103.0872 105.7788
September 106.5367 103.3861 104.6809
October 103.1506 96.2851 98.5371
November 98.4398 94.9014 96.6376
December 101.0289 95.6270 99.0399