2012 ZAR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5011 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4185 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4578 SAR

2012 ZAR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.5011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.4185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0826 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4683 to the December average rate of 0.4348, 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 0.5011 was down 12.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5698, 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 25,057 SAR

2011 Average 25,976 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 20,926 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,131.20 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5001

0.4192

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SAR 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 0.4730, compared to 0.4426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0453 SAR (High: 0.4852 / Low: 0.4399). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 SAR (High: 0.4586 / Low: 0.4460).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0453

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4899) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0322 (-6.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4899

2011 Avg (February) 0.5221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4834	0.4584	0.4683
February	0.5011	0.4794	0.4899
March	0.5001	0.4860	0.4933
April	0.4918	0.4689	0.4791
May	0.4852	0.4399	0.4606
June	0.4577	0.4355	0.4467
July	0.4625	0.4405	0.4550
August	0.4641	0.4426	0.4540
September	0.4586	0.4460	0.4532
October	0.4490	0.4221	0.4328
November	0.4335	0.4185	0.4260
December	0.4426	0.4208	0.4348