2011 BOB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2434 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9391 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0421 ZAR

2011 BOB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.2434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.9391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3043 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9915 to the December average rate of 1.1868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2434 was up 9.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,217 ZAR

2010 Average 5,221 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,696 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,521.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2094

0.9381

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.9872, compared to 1.0970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2011 ZAR (High: 1.2007 / Low: 0.9996). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 ZAR (High: 1.0006 / Low: 0.9585).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2011

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.1754) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1786 (+17.92%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.1754

2010 Avg (November) 0.9968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0327	0.9427	0.9915
February	1.0455	0.9930	1.0257
March	1.0106	0.9675	0.9883
April	0.9847	0.9391	0.9607
May	1.0136	0.9391	0.9815
June	1.0006	0.9585	0.9754
July	1.0020	0.9502	0.9739
August	1.0559	0.9616	1.0201
September	1.2007	0.9996	1.0866
October	1.1841	1.1015	1.1393
November	1.2434	1.1228	1.1754
December	1.2191	1.1616	1.1868