2012 ZAR to NIO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1011 NIO

YEARLY LOW

2.6760 NIO

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8719 NIO

2012 ZAR to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 3.1011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2.6760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4251 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8758 to the December average rate of 2.7947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.1011 was down 8.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3772, 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 155,055 NIO

2011 Average 151,231 NIO

Yearly Trough Low 133,799 NIO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,256.52 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0860

2.6901

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NIO 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 2.9312, compared to 2.8125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9312

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2820 NIO (High: 3.0210 / Low: 2.7391). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0877 NIO (High: 3.0965 / Low: 3.0088).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2820

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.0205) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2512 (+9.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.0205

2011 Avg (February) 2.7693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9730	2.8100	2.8758
February	3.1011	2.9556	3.0205
March	3.0965	3.0088	3.0530
April	3.0482	2.9123	2.9770
May	3.0210	2.7391	2.8645
June	2.8703	2.7155	2.7962
July	2.9068	2.7775	2.8623
August	2.9263	2.8042	2.8671
September	2.9157	2.8205	2.8727
October	2.8543	2.6820	2.7553
November	2.7720	2.6760	2.7231
December	2.8634	2.6982	2.7947