2012 ZAR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

217.1770 SOS

YEARLY LOW

180.0429 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

197.9582 SOS

2012 ZAR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 217.1770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 180.0429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1341 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.4254 to the December average rate of 186.9790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 217.1770 was down 11.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 245.3856, 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 10,858,849 SOS

2011 Average 11,178,889 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 9,002,143 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,856,705.92 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

216.8841

180.3070

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SOS 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 204.7613, compared to 191.1552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.7613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.1552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 19.5205 SOS (High: 210.2884 / Low: 190.7679). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2440 SOS (High: 217.1764 / Low: 210.9324).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.5205

March Spread (Stable) ±6.2440

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 9.1288 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 212.3128) against the same month in 2011 (average: 222.9590), the exchange rate shifted by -10.6462 (-4.77%).

2012 Avg (February) 212.3128

2011 Avg (February) 222.9590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	209.4825	199.5834	203.4254
February	217.1770	208.1404	212.3128
March	217.1764	210.9324	213.8360
April	213.3688	201.6033	207.4636
May	210.2884	190.7679	198.7381
June	198.1096	188.6628	192.7918
July	200.2489	191.2033	196.7988
August	200.8821	192.3099	196.6672
September	199.1557	192.7649	196.1298
October	194.6889	182.7167	187.0010
November	187.0580	180.0429	183.3551
December	190.8063	181.1918	186.9790