2012 ZAR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.9155 YER

YEARLY LOW

24.0061 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.3005 YER

2012 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 28.9155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 24.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9094 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.2823 to the December average rate of 24.9240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.9155 was down 11.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.6215, 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 1,445,774 YER

2011 Average 1,485,577 YER

Yearly Trough Low 1,200,307 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,467.53 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.7727

24.0271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 27.2254, compared to 25.3757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2254

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.3757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.6382 YER (High: 27.7741 / Low: 25.1360). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7347 YER (High: 26.3067 / Low: 25.5719).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6382

September Spread (Stable) ±0.7347

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 1.1754 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 28.3773) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.8500), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4727 (-4.93%).

2012 Avg (February) 28.3773

2011 Avg (February) 29.8500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.1022	26.8000	27.2823
February	28.9155	27.5084	28.3773
March	28.8066	27.8993	28.3365
April	28.1713	26.9626	27.4724
May	27.7741	25.1360	26.3254
June	26.1294	24.9213	25.5583
July	26.4926	25.2615	26.0865
August	26.5855	25.3902	26.0368
September	26.3067	25.5719	25.9797
October	25.7415	24.2051	24.8043
November	24.8546	24.0061	24.4226
December	25.3685	24.1091	24.9240