2012 ZAR to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ZAR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ZAR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 8.3863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.3824.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0039 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7855 to the December average rate of 8.2297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.3863 was up 16.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.2181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ZAR to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3595, compared to 8.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6406 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.0243 SYP (High: 7.4068 / Low: 6.3824). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2037 SYP (High: 8.0901 / Low: 7.8864).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2208 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 8.2297) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3086), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9211 (+30.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4068 | 6.3824 | 6.7855 |
| February | 7.6668 | 7.3369 | 7.4991 |
| March | 7.6515 | 7.4350 | 7.5536 |
| April | 7.5342 | 7.1737 | 7.3328 |
| May | 7.6643 | 7.1978 | 7.3850 |
| June | 7.8142 | 7.4161 | 7.6012 |
| July | 7.9576 | 7.6203 | 7.8174 |
| August | 8.1086 | 7.8083 | 7.9463 |
| September | 8.2593 | 7.9132 | 8.1113 |
| October | 8.1686 | 7.6712 | 7.9098 |
| November | 8.0901 | 7.8864 | 7.9863 |
| December | 8.3863 | 7.9744 | 8.2297 |