2012 ZAR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4865 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4064 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4445 QAR

2012 ZAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.4865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.4064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0801 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4547 to the December average rate of 0.4221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4865 was down 12.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5531, 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 24,326 QAR

2011 Average 25,213 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 20,319 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,007.24 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4854

0.4070

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to QAR 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 0.4592, compared to 0.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0440 QAR (High: 0.4710 / Low: 0.4270). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 QAR (High: 0.4453 / Low: 0.4330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0440

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

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 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4756) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0311 (-6.14%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4756

2011 Avg (February) 0.5067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4693	0.4450	0.4547
February	0.4865	0.4654	0.4756
March	0.4855	0.4718	0.4789
April	0.4775	0.4552	0.4651
May	0.4710	0.4270	0.4471
June	0.4443	0.4228	0.4337
July	0.4490	0.4277	0.4418
August	0.4505	0.4297	0.4409
September	0.4453	0.4330	0.4400
October	0.4359	0.4098	0.4202
November	0.4210	0.4064	0.4135
December	0.4297	0.4085	0.4221