2012 ZAR to SVC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1690 SVC

YEARLY LOW

0.9756 SVC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0679 SVC

2012 ZAR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 1.1690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.9756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1934 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0927 to the December average rate of 1.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1690 was down 12.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3295, 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 58,449 SVC

2011 Average 60,600 SVC

Yearly Trough Low 48,781 SVC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,668.11 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1666

0.9778

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SVC 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 1.1034, compared to 1.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1034

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1057 SVC (High: 1.1318 / Low: 1.0261). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 SVC (High: 1.0710 / Low: 1.0393).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1057

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

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 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1429) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0751 (-6.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1429

2011 Avg (February) 1.2180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1278	1.0693	1.0927
February	1.1690	1.1184	1.1429
March	1.1670	1.1336	1.1509
April	1.1474	1.0937	1.1177
May	1.1318	1.0261	1.0745
June	1.0669	1.0155	1.0418
July	1.0796	1.0289	1.0617
August	1.0816	1.0339	1.0590
September	1.0710	1.0393	1.0566
October	1.0479	0.9838	1.0095
November	1.0125	0.9756	0.9935
December	1.0329	0.9817	1.0139