YEARLY HIGH
11.8385 RSD
YEARLY LOW
9.7254 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7137 RSD

2012 ZAR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 11.8385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 9.7254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1131 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1582 to the December average rate of 10.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.8385 was down 1.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.9881, 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 591,923 RSD
2011 Average 505,561 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 486,270 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,652.51 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.6666
9.8387
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ZAR to RSD 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 10.7527, compared to 10.6746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.9414 RSD (High: 10.7249 / Low: 9.7834). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2885 RSD (High: 10.9236 / Low: 10.6351).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9414
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7915 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 11.5143) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4718 (+14.66%).

2012 Avg (August) 11.5143
2011 Avg (August) 10.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3843 10.0002 10.1582
February 11.0375 10.4105 10.6785
March 11.1605 10.8182 11.0234
April 10.9236 10.6351 10.8102
May 11.1269 10.6566 10.8686
June 11.2026 10.7571 10.9774
July 11.7699 11.2007 11.4956
August 11.8385 11.1524 11.5143
September 11.1944 10.6724 10.9112
October 10.7249 9.7834 10.1197
November 10.2630 9.7254 9.9911
December 10.1552 9.7615 10.0157