YEARLY HIGH
1.3428 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0030 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1242 ZAR

2011 CNY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CNY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.3428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3397 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0501 to the December average rate of 1.2903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3428 was up 15.46% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 33,569 ZAR
2010 Average 27,024 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 25,076 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,492.96 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3163
1.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.0550, compared to 1.1933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2099 ZAR (High: 1.3080 / Low: 1.0981). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 ZAR (High: 1.0634 / Low: 1.0371).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2099
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.2826) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2340 (+22.32%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.2826
2010 Avg (November) 1.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0888 1.0030 1.0501
February 1.1083 1.0595 1.0919
March 1.0775 1.0355 1.0529
April 1.0513 1.0138 1.0300
May 1.0847 1.0138 1.0560
June 1.0634 1.0371 1.0490
July 1.0800 1.0341 1.0505
August 1.1353 1.0404 1.1073
September 1.3080 1.0981 1.1815
October 1.3029 1.2146 1.2478
November 1.3428 1.2375 1.2826
December 1.3245 1.2594 1.2903