YEARLY HIGH
212.4106 TZS
YEARLY LOW
176.8533 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
193.3047 TZS

2012 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 212.4106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 176.8533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5573 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.2372 to the December average rate of 184.6183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 212.4106 was down 12.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 241.5014, 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 10,620,529 TZS
2011 Average 10,948,763 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 8,842,663 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,777,865.96 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

212.3822
178.5677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TZS 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 199.8614, compared to 186.7481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.8614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.7481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.9455 TZS (High: 205.1382 / Low: 186.1926). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7228 TZS (High: 192.6621 / Low: 186.9393).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.9455
September Spread (Stable) ±5.7228

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.2253 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 207.6660) against the same month in 2011 (average: 209.9571), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2911 (-1.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 207.6660
2011 Avg (February) 209.9571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.7652 194.1681 198.2372
February 212.4106 203.1227 207.6660
March 212.3085 206.4304 209.5644
April 208.9108 196.5919 201.9987
May 205.1382 186.1926 193.7734
June 192.0746 184.2523 187.9285
July 194.6428 185.9556 191.8547
August 194.7472 186.0234 190.5495
September 192.6621 186.9393 189.9512
October 188.8227 176.8533 182.1294
November 184.3289 178.4787 181.3856
December 188.5168 179.5798 184.6183