YEARLY HIGH
2.6833 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.1909 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4655 UYU

2012 ZAR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 2.6833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4925 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4401 to the December average rate of 2.2351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6833 was down 10.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0104, 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 134,167 UYU
2011 Average 132,881 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 109,543 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,624.39 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6717
2.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UYU 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 2.5041, compared to 2.4269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2615 UYU (High: 2.5127 / Low: 2.2512). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0581 UYU (High: 2.2627 / Low: 2.2046).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2615
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0581

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 0.2389 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.6320) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7142), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0822 (-3.03%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.6320
2011 Avg (July) 2.7142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5105 2.3938 2.4401
February 2.5925 2.4827 2.5347
March 2.5973 2.5205 2.5621
April 2.5609 2.4256 2.5024
May 2.5568 2.3782 2.4562
June 2.6373 2.3826 2.5288
July 2.6833 2.5552 2.6320
August 2.6091 2.5394 2.5660
September 2.6138 2.5172 2.5644
October 2.5127 2.2512 2.3255
November 2.2884 2.1909 2.2381
December 2.2627 2.2046 2.2351