2012 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

589.0851 SLL

YEARLY LOW

483.0447 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

531.3301 SLL

2012 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 589.0851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 483.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.0404 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 547.3480 to the December average rate of 502.4061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 589.0851 was down 10.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 658.3188, 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 29,454,253 SLL

2011 Average 29,995,584 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 24,152,234 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,302,018.42 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

582.7711

483.4283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 550.1820, compared to 512.4781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.7040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 550.1820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 512.4781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 53.1359 SLL (High: 564.0640 / Low: 510.9281). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6790 SLL (High: 532.0510 / Low: 516.3720).

May Spread (Volatile) ±53.1359

September Spread (Stable) ±15.6790

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 24.2654 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.2654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 574.4925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 616.0873), the exchange rate shifted by -41.5948 (-6.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 574.4925

2011 Avg (March) 616.0873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	571.6972	531.3447	547.3480
February	586.2882	559.2674	569.0467
March	589.0851	565.2199	574.4925
April	571.7046	541.9470	557.4088
May	564.0640	510.9281	533.6673
June	533.5595	506.3284	519.1290
July	537.4656	510.1657	527.3072
August	538.3521	513.4152	526.6267
September	532.0510	516.3720	525.5436
October	520.2065	489.2818	501.2781
November	502.4989	483.0447	491.7068
December	512.8615	484.8624	502.4061