2012 ZAR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9046 MVR

YEARLY LOW

1.6374 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7930 MVR

2012 ZAR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 1.9046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1.6374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2671 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7594 to the December average rate of 1.7818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9046 was down 9.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1107, 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 95,229 MVR

2011 Average 94,232 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 81,872 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,356.61 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8823

1.6599

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MVR 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 1.7766, compared to 1.8095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7766

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2235 MVR (High: 1.8905 / Low: 1.6670). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 MVR (High: 1.8851 / Low: 1.8349).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2235

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0502

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 0.0833 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.8637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1226 (-6.17%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.8637

2011 Avg (August) 1.9864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8183	1.7216	1.7594
February	1.8789	1.8012	1.8405
March	1.8763	1.8252	1.8522
April	1.8466	1.7636	1.7993
May	1.8242	1.6538	1.7298
June	1.7214	1.6374	1.6785
July	1.8905	1.6670	1.8197
August	1.9046	1.8225	1.8637
September	1.8851	1.8349	1.8624
October	1.8459	1.7308	1.7790
November	1.7815	1.7198	1.7503
December	1.8200	1.7256	1.7818