YEARLY HIGH
179.3309 MNT
YEARLY LOW
152.1887 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.6445 MNT

2012 ZAR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 179.3309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 152.1887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.1421 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.2967 to the December average rate of 161.3479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 179.3309 was down 6.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 191.0330, 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 8,966,543 MNT
2011 Average 8,692,858 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 7,609,437 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,357,105.58 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

176.3065
155.4630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MNT 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 168.0318, compared to 163.2573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.0318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.2573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 15.3628 MNT (High: 169.3041 / Low: 153.9413). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0025 MNT (High: 175.9151 / Low: 169.9126).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.3628
March Spread (Stable) ±6.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.6667 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.6667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 174.5696) against the same month in 2011 (average: 173.7253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8443 (+0.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 174.5696
2011 Avg (February) 173.7253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.7771 169.1760 174.2967
February 179.3309 169.0586 174.5696
March 175.9151 169.9126 173.5593
April 172.9174 163.1223 167.3030
May 169.3041 153.9413 161.2623
June 161.9926 152.1887 157.2000
July 169.7443 155.3590 162.2316
August 172.1603 165.1000 168.6547
September 172.1323 165.9682 169.3224
October 167.3065 156.4706 159.6557
November 161.5467 155.4127 158.3312
December 163.5232 156.7932 161.3479