2012 ZAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4045 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.3412 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3768 MYR

2012 ZAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.4045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0633 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3887 to the December average rate of 0.3541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4045 was down 12.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4634, 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 20,226 MYR

2011 Average 21,152 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 17,059 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,166.52 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4058

0.3421

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MYR 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 0.3891, compared to 0.3645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3891

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0210 MYR (High: 0.3664 / Low: 0.3454). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 MYR (High: 0.3924 / Low: 0.3843).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0385 (-8.76%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4005

2011 Avg (March) 0.4389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3924	0.3843	0.3887
February	0.4016	0.3911	0.3950
March	0.4045	0.3964	0.4005
April	0.4016	0.3839	0.3909
May	0.3921	0.3721	0.3806
June	0.3871	0.3715	0.3789
July	0.3893	0.3734	0.3842
August	0.3853	0.3688	0.3773
September	0.3794	0.3682	0.3719
October	0.3664	0.3454	0.3524
November	0.3530	0.3415	0.3474
December	0.3608	0.3412	0.3541