2012 ZAR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9533 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7917 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8706 SBD

2012 ZAR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.9533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.7917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1616 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9163 to the December average rate of 0.8227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9533 was down 20.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2057, 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 47,665 SBD

2011 Average 52,712 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 39,585 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,080.01 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9528

0.7937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SBD 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 0.9021, compared to 0.8391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9021

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0651 SBD (High: 0.8952 / Low: 0.8301). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 SBD (High: 0.8511 / Low: 0.8255).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0544 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9395) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1669 (-15.08%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9395

2011 Avg (March) 1.1064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9410	0.8956	0.9163
February	0.9359	0.9098	0.9212
March	0.9533	0.9225	0.9395
April	0.9315	0.8927	0.9110
May	0.9238	0.8602	0.8896
June	0.8511	0.8255	0.8352
July	0.8952	0.8301	0.8705
August	0.8742	0.8339	0.8555
September	0.8707	0.8403	0.8566
October	0.8568	0.8043	0.8222
November	0.8271	0.7917	0.8070
December	0.8367	0.7939	0.8227