YEARLY HIGH
0.9002 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.7456 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8268 SEK

2012 ZAR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.9002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.7456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1546 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8565 to the December average rate of 0.7648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9002 was down 11.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0133, 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 45,009 SEK
2011 Average 44,874 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 37,281 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,728.27 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8978
0.7498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SEK 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 0.8631, compared to 0.7904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0455 SEK (High: 0.7925 / Low: 0.7470). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 SEK (High: 0.8740 / Low: 0.8506).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.8855) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0326 (-3.55%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.8855
2011 Avg (March) 0.9181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8713 0.8433 0.8565
February 0.8873 0.8621 0.8708
March 0.9002 0.8665 0.8855
April 0.8747 0.8489 0.8604
May 0.8740 0.8506 0.8621
June 0.8608 0.8338 0.8435
July 0.8563 0.8193 0.8436
August 0.8284 0.7833 0.8081
September 0.8109 0.7848 0.7971
October 0.7925 0.7470 0.7665
November 0.7743 0.7456 0.7621
December 0.7780 0.7470 0.7648