2011 ARS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0067 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.6112 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7575 ZAR

2011 ARS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ARS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 1.6112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3955 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7411 to the December average rate of 1.9089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.0067 was down 1.39% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.0349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,034 ZAR

2010 Average 9,363 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,056 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,977.57 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.9410

1.6202

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.7058, compared to 1.8092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7058

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.3205 ZAR (High: 1.9900 / Low: 1.6695). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 ZAR (High: 1.6835 / Low: 1.6435).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3205

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0731 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.9142) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1551 (+8.82%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.9142

2010 Avg (November) 1.7591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7958	1.6641	1.7411
February	1.8176	1.7284	1.7870
March	1.7556	1.6741	1.7139
April	1.6891	1.6124	1.6540
May	1.7233	1.6124	1.6794
June	1.6835	1.6435	1.6591
July	1.6965	1.6112	1.6469
August	1.7508	1.6203	1.7033
September	1.9900	1.6695	1.7966
October	1.9746	1.8234	1.8854
November	2.0067	1.8515	1.9142
December	1.9614	1.8665	1.9089