2012 ZAR to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3608 XCD

YEARLY LOW

0.3016 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3298 XCD

2012 ZAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.3608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.3016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0592 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3372 to the December average rate of 0.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3608 was down 11.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4090, 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 18,039 XCD

2011 Average 18,655 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 15,078 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,961.61 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3600

0.3021

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XCD 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 0.3405, compared to 0.3191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0326 XCD (High: 0.3493 / Low: 0.3167). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 XCD (High: 0.3304 / Low: 0.3213).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3527) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-5.91%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3527

2011 Avg (February) 0.3748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3481	0.3300	0.3372
February	0.3608	0.3452	0.3527
March	0.3601	0.3498	0.3552
April	0.3541	0.3376	0.3449
May	0.3493	0.3167	0.3316
June	0.3292	0.3133	0.3215
July	0.3375	0.3174	0.3289
August	0.3343	0.3188	0.3271
September	0.3304	0.3213	0.3265
October	0.3234	0.3042	0.3118
November	0.3123	0.3016	0.3069
December	0.3189	0.3031	0.3132