YEARLY HIGH
12.5900 MDL
YEARLY LOW
11.6410 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0987 MDL

2012 ZWL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZWL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 12.5900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.6410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9489 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7881 to the December average rate of 12.1761, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.5900 was up 1.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.4250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,950 MDL
2011 Average 58,552 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 58,205 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,744.72 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.5526
11.6855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL to MDL 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 11.8623, compared to 12.3350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4049 MDL (High: 12.0747 / Low: 11.6698). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0955 MDL (High: 12.3942 / Low: 12.2987).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4049
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1615 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 12.4804) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.3563), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1241 (+9.90%).

2012 Avg (August) 12.4804
2011 Avg (August) 11.3563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9200 11.6410 11.7881
February 11.9875 11.7295 11.8288
March 11.8920 11.7635 11.8339
April 11.8251 11.6698 11.7578
May 12.0747 11.6698 11.8634
June 12.3075 12.0254 12.1018
July 12.5496 12.1895 12.3838
August 12.5900 12.3830 12.4804
September 12.4543 12.3399 12.3931
October 12.4002 12.1191 12.2392
November 12.3942 12.2987 12.3376
December 12.3480 12.0442 12.1761