2012 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3061 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2566 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2821 WST

2012 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.2566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0496 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2974 to the December average rate of 0.2651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3061 was down 14.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3591, 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 15,307 WST

2011 Average 16,071 WST

Yearly Trough Low 12,829 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,478.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3014

0.2574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to WST 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 0.2923, compared to 0.2719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2923

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0239 WST (High: 0.2922 / Low: 0.2682). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 WST (High: 0.3017 / Low: 0.2914).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2974) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3396), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0422 (-12.43%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2974

2011 Avg (January) 0.3396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3061	0.2862	0.2974
February	0.3046	0.2901	0.2977
March	0.3017	0.2914	0.2958
April	0.2959	0.2841	0.2905
May	0.3020	0.2798	0.2884
June	0.2911	0.2754	0.2841
July	0.2922	0.2682	0.2850
August	0.2861	0.2726	0.2799
September	0.2864	0.2717	0.2762
October	0.2704	0.2576	0.2642
November	0.2675	0.2566	0.2610
December	0.2700	0.2587	0.2651