2012 ZAR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8894 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.4637 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6776 SCR

2012 ZAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.8894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.4637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4257 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7340 to the December average rate of 1.5176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8894 was down 0.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8951, 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 94,469 SCR

2011 Average 86,127 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 73,186 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,282.72 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8905

1.4552

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SCR 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 1.7779, compared to 1.5773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1869 SCR (High: 1.8307 / Low: 1.6438). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 SCR (High: 1.5949 / Low: 1.5419).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1869

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1577 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.8543) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0733 (+4.12%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.8543

2011 Avg (March) 1.7810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8307	1.6438	1.7340
February	1.8652	1.7882	1.8302
March	1.8894	1.8081	1.8543
April	1.8715	1.7485	1.7920
May	1.8298	1.6673	1.7361
June	1.7764	1.6638	1.7209
July	1.8351	1.6648	1.7640
August	1.7131	1.5401	1.6062
September	1.5949	1.5419	1.5723
October	1.5622	1.4637	1.5124
November	1.5236	1.4687	1.4915
December	1.5490	1.4710	1.5176