2012 ZAR to SRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4365 SRD

YEARLY LOW

0.3662 SRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3998 SRD

2012 ZAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.4365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.3662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0703 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4083 to the December average rate of 0.3801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4365 was down 12.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4977, 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 21,826 SRD

2011 Average 22,323 SRD

Yearly Trough Low 18,311 SRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,515.25 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4365

0.3666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SRD 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 0.4126, compared to 0.3871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0388 SRD (High: 0.4237 / Low: 0.3849). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 SRD (High: 0.4020 / Low: 0.3894).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4307) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0424 (-8.96%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4307

2011 Avg (March) 0.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4221	0.3995	0.4083
February	0.4360	0.4180	0.4272
March	0.4365	0.4228	0.4307
April	0.4303	0.4079	0.4178
May	0.4237	0.3849	0.4016
June	0.3993	0.3806	0.3898
July	0.4039	0.3848	0.3975
August	0.4065	0.3879	0.3975
September	0.4020	0.3894	0.3966
October	0.3936	0.3694	0.3786
November	0.3793	0.3662	0.3725
December	0.3872	0.3674	0.3801