YEARLY HIGH
0.1616 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1366 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1507 NZD

2012 ZAR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.1616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.1366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1562 to the December average rate of 0.1397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1616 was down 18.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1974, 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 8,081 NZD
2011 Average 8,755 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,831 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,249.84 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1625
0.1365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NZD 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 0.1568, compared to 0.1446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0075 NZD (High: 0.1602 / Low: 0.1527). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 NZD (High: 0.1616 / Low: 0.1589).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1951), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0349 (-17.86%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1603
2011 Avg (March) 0.1951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1594 0.1540 0.1562
February 0.1594 0.1538 0.1567
March 0.1616 0.1589 0.1603
April 0.1602 0.1527 0.1561
May 0.1615 0.1556 0.1586
June 0.1566 0.1494 0.1529
July 0.1534 0.1492 0.1518
August 0.1523 0.1468 0.1493
September 0.1510 0.1449 0.1475
October 0.1447 0.1375 0.1409
November 0.1410 0.1366 0.1387
December 0.1438 0.1368 0.1397