2012 ZAR to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5737 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.4790 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5242 VEF

2012 ZAR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.5737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.4790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0946 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5363 to the December average rate of 0.4977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5737 was down 12.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6534, 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 28,683 VEF

2011 Average 29,758 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 23,951 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,732.31 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5726

0.4799

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VEF 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 0.5416, compared to 0.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5416

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0518 VEF (High: 0.5554 / Low: 0.5036). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 VEF (High: 0.5249 / Low: 0.5107).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5610) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5981), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0371 (-6.20%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5610

2011 Avg (February) 0.5981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5535	0.5247	0.5363
February	0.5737	0.5488	0.5610
March	0.5725	0.5563	0.5649
April	0.5635	0.5367	0.5487
May	0.5554	0.5036	0.5274
June	0.5239	0.4988	0.5116
July	0.5295	0.5042	0.5209
August	0.5313	0.5065	0.5197
September	0.5249	0.5107	0.5187
October	0.5138	0.4834	0.4954
November	0.4962	0.4790	0.4876
December	0.5067	0.4818	0.4977