YEARLY HIGH
0.1958 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.1703 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1788 CDF

2012 ZMK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.1958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.1703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1770 to the December average rate of 0.1777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1958 was down 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 979 CDF
2011 Average 935 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 851 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1904
0.1714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK to CDF 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 0.1749, compared to 0.1826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0187 CDF (High: 0.1958 / Low: 0.1771). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 CDF (High: 0.1804 / Low: 0.1765).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1889) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.18%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1889
2011 Avg (July) 0.1885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1816 0.1749 0.1770
February 0.1794 0.1711 0.1752
March 0.1759 0.1713 0.1730
April 0.1778 0.1724 0.1746
May 0.1790 0.1703 0.1756
June 0.1791 0.1707 0.1742
July 0.1958 0.1771 0.1889
August 0.1910 0.1848 0.1883
September 0.1868 0.1799 0.1836
October 0.1833 0.1751 0.1789
November 0.1804 0.1765 0.1782
December 0.1848 0.1749 0.1777