YEARLY HIGH
0.2230 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1741 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1913 ZAR

2011 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.2230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0488 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1856 to the December average rate of 0.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2230 was up 2.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,115 ZAR
2010 Average 999 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 871 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.25 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2160
0.1746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.1832, compared to 0.1995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0359 ZAR (High: 0.2197 / Low: 0.1837). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ZAR (High: 0.1821 / Low: 0.1776).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.2126) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0244 (+12.94%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.2126
2010 Avg (November) 0.1882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1921 0.1768 0.1856
February 0.1941 0.1849 0.1911
March 0.1882 0.1797 0.1835
April 0.1819 0.1741 0.1781
May 0.1863 0.1741 0.1815
June 0.1821 0.1776 0.1793
July 0.1834 0.1757 0.1787
August 0.1919 0.1774 0.1870
September 0.2197 0.1837 0.1983
October 0.2174 0.2017 0.2078
November 0.2230 0.2052 0.2126
December 0.2183 0.2083 0.2125