2011 LRD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1206 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0908 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1007 ZAR

2011 LRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0967 to the December average rate of 0.1135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1206 was up 6.34% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 603 ZAR

2010 Average 517 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 454 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.04 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1160

0.0915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0958, compared to 0.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0202 ZAR (High: 0.1169 / Low: 0.0967). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 ZAR (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0927).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.1140) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+13.91%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.1140

2010 Avg (November) 0.1000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0993	0.0926	0.0967
February	0.1014	0.0960	0.0992
March	0.0977	0.0942	0.0959
April	0.0962	0.0908	0.0936
May	0.0982	0.0908	0.0952
June	0.0957	0.0927	0.0939
July	0.0958	0.0913	0.0935
August	0.1008	0.0924	0.0982
September	0.1169	0.0967	0.1051
October	0.1145	0.1072	0.1102
November	0.1206	0.1087	0.1140
December	0.1167	0.1112	0.1135