2012 ZAR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.1488 MRO

YEARLY LOW

33.2523 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.9990 MRO

2012 ZAR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 39.1488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 33.2523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8965 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0080 to the December average rate of 34.6199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.1488 was down 8.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.6842, 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 1,957,440 MRO

2011 Average 1,935,478 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 1,662,617 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,822.71 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.9317

33.3806

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MRO 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 36.6776, compared to 35.3204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6776

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.4561 MRO (High: 37.5965 / Low: 34.1405). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1325 MRO (High: 36.9142 / Low: 35.7817).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4561

September Spread (Stable) ±1.1325

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 1.6834 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 38.0042) against the same month in 2011 (average: 39.2568), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2525 (-3.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 38.0042

2011 Avg (February) 39.2568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.3123	35.0491	36.0080
February	39.1488	37.1034	38.0042
March	39.1107	37.8543	38.4692
April	38.2234	36.3523	37.0527
May	37.5965	34.1405	35.7375
June	35.6679	33.5741	34.7943
July	36.7820	35.0901	35.8924
August	37.4946	35.6381	36.4982
September	36.9142	35.7817	36.3759
October	36.0702	33.8070	34.6925
November	34.5068	33.2523	33.8432
December	35.6135	33.4070	34.6199