2012 ZAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

613.8125 PYG

YEARLY LOW

496.3991 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

539.7555 PYG

2012 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 613.8125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 496.3991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.4135 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 574.6099 to the December average rate of 500.3881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 613.8125 was down 12.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 702.3333, 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 30,690,627 PYG

2011 Average 28,989,938 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 24,819,954 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,870,673.34 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

591.3203

492.1215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 557.3249, compared to 522.1861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.1388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 557.3249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 522.1861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 60.3467 PYG (High: 605.9778 / Low: 545.6311). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1288 PYG (High: 507.5278 / Low: 496.3991).

January Spread (Volatile) ±60.3467

December Spread (Stable) ±11.1288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 22.0612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 583.0538) against the same month in 2011 (average: 639.9186), the exchange rate shifted by -56.8648 (-8.89%).

2012 Avg (February) 583.0538

2011 Avg (February) 639.9186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	605.9778	545.6311	574.6099
February	613.8125	560.8654	583.0538
March	569.6453	549.0313	561.6593
April	561.3082	537.8838	549.4402
May	563.0985	517.3472	536.0185
June	554.9408	523.4580	539.1679
July	557.5802	514.6265	540.5486
August	545.5415	522.2110	535.3560
September	542.1842	525.3892	536.0445
October	533.6449	499.8673	513.9833
November	517.2152	497.6129	506.7963
December	507.5278	496.3991	500.3881