YEARLY HIGH
0.0018 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0014 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 ZAR

2012 ZMK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0018 was up 4.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0017, 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 9 ZAR
2011 Average 7 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.72 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0017
0.0014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK to ZAR 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 0.0015, compared to 0.0017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 ZAR (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0014).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0017) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+20.48%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0017
2011 Avg (July) 0.0014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
February 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
March 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014
April 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
May 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
June 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
July 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017
August 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
September 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
October 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017
November 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017