2012 ZAR to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9414 VUV

YEARLY LOW

10.2252 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1420 VUV

2012 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 11.9414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 10.2252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7162 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5038 to the December average rate of 10.5427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.9414 was down 15.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.0504, 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 597,071 VUV

2011 Average 630,465 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 511,260 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,811.21 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.8724

10.2929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VUV 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 11.4972, compared to 10.7869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.6947 VUV (High: 11.5737 / Low: 10.8790). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3649 VUV (High: 11.9414 / Low: 11.5765).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6947

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3649

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 0.4484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.7408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.5065), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7657 (-13.07%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.7408

2011 Avg (March) 13.5065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6677	11.2562	11.5038
February	11.8698	11.3317	11.6324
March	11.9414	11.5765	11.7408
April	11.7640	11.3403	11.5337
May	11.7277	11.2035	11.4082
June	11.5737	10.8790	11.1642
July	11.3370	10.6901	11.0853
August	11.3146	10.8656	11.0959
September	11.2657	10.7923	11.0106
October	10.9481	10.3057	10.5622
November	10.6629	10.2252	10.4245
December	10.7565	10.2827	10.5427