2012 ZAR to MNT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |