2012 ZAR to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7234 MXN

YEARLY LOW

1.4430 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6052 MXN

2012 ZAR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.4430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2804 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6751 to the December average rate of 1.4933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7234 was down 7.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8672, 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 86,169 MXN

2011 Average 85,742 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 72,151 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,017.81 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6943

1.4661

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MXN 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 1.6698, compared to 1.5407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0948 MXN (High: 1.5379 / Low: 1.4430). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 MXN (High: 1.6858 / Low: 1.6554).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0948

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0756 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6751) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0784 (-4.47%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6751

2011 Avg (January) 1.7535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7234	1.6390	1.6751
February	1.7084	1.6485	1.6707
March	1.7049	1.6486	1.6753
April	1.6951	1.6391	1.6663
May	1.6858	1.6554	1.6710
June	1.6890	1.6194	1.6603
July	1.6452	1.6005	1.6202
August	1.6223	1.5683	1.5949
September	1.5913	1.5463	1.5631
October	1.5379	1.4430	1.4875
November	1.5154	1.4547	1.4851
December	1.5352	1.4544	1.4933