2012 ZAR to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1336 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1116 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1221 USD

2012 ZAR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.1336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1249 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1336 was down 12.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1520, 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 6,682 USD

2011 Average 6,926 USD

Yearly Trough Low 5,580 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,101.32 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1333

0.1118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to USD 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 0.1261, compared to 0.1180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1261

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0121 USD (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1173). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 USD (High: 0.1223 / Low: 0.1189).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1306) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1392), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-6.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1306

2011 Avg (February) 0.1392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1289	0.1222	0.1249
February	0.1336	0.1278	0.1306
March	0.1334	0.1296	0.1315
April	0.1311	0.1250	0.1278
May	0.1294	0.1173	0.1228
June	0.1220	0.1161	0.1191
July	0.1233	0.1175	0.1213
August	0.1237	0.1180	0.1211
September	0.1223	0.1189	0.1208
October	0.1197	0.1126	0.1154
November	0.1156	0.1116	0.1136
December	0.1180	0.1122	0.1159