2011 AZN to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 10.8941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 8.2904.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6037 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6942 to the December average rate of 10.4098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 10.8941 was up 12.37% compared to the 2010 peak of 9.6948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
AZN to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.7092, compared to 9.6911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9820 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.7178 ZAR (High: 10.6329 / Low: 8.9151). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2354 ZAR (High: 8.7557 / Low: 8.5203).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3206 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 10.3687) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.7256), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6432 (+18.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0262 | 8.2904 | 8.6942 |
| February | 9.1951 | 8.7739 | 9.0401 |
| March | 8.9363 | 8.5605 | 8.7195 |
| April | 8.6740 | 8.3185 | 8.4940 |
| May | 8.9289 | 8.3185 | 8.6824 |
| June | 8.7557 | 8.5203 | 8.6247 |
| July | 8.8948 | 8.4788 | 8.6273 |
| August | 9.2364 | 8.5181 | 9.0235 |
| September | 10.6329 | 8.9151 | 9.6040 |
| October | 10.5554 | 9.8291 | 10.1135 |
| November | 10.8941 | 9.9952 | 10.3687 |
| December | 10.6750 | 10.1841 | 10.4098 |