YEARLY HIGH
13.2413 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.2394 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6312 ZAR

2011 FKP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the FKP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 13.2413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.2394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0019 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9297 to the December average rate of 12.7681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.2413 was up 7.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.3031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,206 ZAR
2010 Average 56,531 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 51,197 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,009.48 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.0704
10.7351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 11.1528, compared to 12.1095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.5456 ZAR (High: 12.8958 / Low: 11.3502). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2308 ZAR (High: 11.1130 / Low: 10.8822).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5456
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2308

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 0.4187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 12.8758) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.1373), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7385 (+15.61%).

2011 Avg (November) 12.8758
2010 Avg (November) 11.1373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4648 10.2394 10.9297
February 11.7796 11.2650 11.5861
March 11.4377 10.8896 11.1674
April 11.1956 10.8125 11.0082
May 11.4453 10.9266 11.2137
June 11.1130 10.8822 11.0116
July 11.2251 10.7028 10.9521
August 11.8785 10.9458 11.6021
September 12.8958 11.3502 11.9191
October 12.8788 12.2762 12.5399
November 13.2413 12.5793 12.8758
December 13.0128 12.5221 12.7681