2011 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0551 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9823 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0022 ZAR

2011 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.9823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0032 to the December average rate of 0.9997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0551 was up 4.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,275 ZAR

2010 Average 4,999 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,911 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.95 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0174

0.9957

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1.0005, compared to 1.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0005

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0682 ZAR (High: 1.0505 / Low: 0.9823). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 ZAR (High: 1.0025 / Low: 0.9933).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0682

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 1.0156) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+1.77%).

2011 Avg (September) 1.0156

2010 Avg (September) 0.9979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0159	0.9944	1.0032
February	1.0065	0.9882	0.9994
March	1.0098	0.9920	0.9990
April	1.0118	0.9909	0.9975
May	1.0167	0.9909	1.0022
June	1.0094	0.9949	1.0019
July	1.0106	0.9928	0.9994
August	1.0216	0.9902	1.0021
September	1.0551	0.9927	1.0156
October	1.0505	0.9823	1.0065
November	1.0101	0.9931	1.0006
December	1.0025	0.9933	0.9997