2011 GBP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2351 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

10.2386 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6313 ZAR

2011 GBP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 13.2351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.2386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9965 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9314 to the December average rate of 12.7658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.2351 was up 7.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.3093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,175 ZAR

2010 Average 56,533 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 51,193 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,982.30 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

13.0750

10.7366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 11.1527, compared to 12.1098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.5506 ZAR (High: 12.8958 / Low: 11.3452). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2273 ZAR (High: 11.1184 / Low: 10.8911).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5506

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2273

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 0.4167 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 12.8802) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.1366), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7436 (+15.66%).

2011 Avg (November) 12.8802

2010 Avg (November) 11.1366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4814	10.2386	10.9314
February	11.7789	11.2552	11.5849
March	11.4353	10.8911	11.1682
April	11.1976	10.8125	11.0075
May	11.4519	10.9349	11.2128
June	11.1184	10.8911	11.0115
July	11.2158	10.7028	10.9528
August	11.8753	10.9330	11.6017
September	12.8958	11.3452	11.9177
October	12.8802	12.2851	12.5408
November	13.2351	12.5924	12.8802
December	13.0160	12.5289	12.7658