YEARLY HIGH
4.2815 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.2904 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6297 ZAR

2011 BBD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 4.2815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 3.2904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9912 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4644 to the December average rate of 4.0911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.2815 was up 7.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.9723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,408 ZAR
2010 Average 18,299 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,452 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,955.90 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.1641
3.2884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 3.4501, compared to 3.8092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.6758 ZAR (High: 4.1795 / Low: 3.5037). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0835 ZAR (High: 3.4436 / Low: 3.3601).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6758
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0835

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 0.1353 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 4.0758) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.4880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5878 (+16.85%).

2011 Avg (November) 4.0758
2010 Avg (November) 3.4880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5925 3.3052 3.4644
February 3.6546 3.4815 3.5923
March 3.5424 3.3906 3.4570
April 3.4317 3.2904 3.3613
May 3.5219 3.2904 3.4295
June 3.4436 3.3601 3.3964
July 3.4933 3.3315 3.3912
August 3.6321 3.3475 3.5460
September 4.1795 3.5037 3.7746
October 4.1498 3.8623 3.9763
November 4.2815 3.9314 4.0758
December 4.1958 4.0018 4.0911