2011 MDL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7225 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5420 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6200 ZAR

2011 MDL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MDL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.7225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1805 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5692 to the December average rate of 0.6964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7225 was up 16.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,613 ZAR

2010 Average 2,957 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,710 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 902.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7091

0.5565

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.5842, compared to 0.6558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0881 ZAR (High: 0.7081 / Low: 0.6200). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 ZAR (High: 0.6018 / Low: 0.5829).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0881

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.6949) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1042 (+17.64%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.6949

2010 Avg (November) 0.5907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6000	0.5420	0.5692
February	0.6119	0.5837	0.5992
March	0.5901	0.5677	0.5786
April	0.5985	0.5634	0.5778
May	0.6054	0.5752	0.5919
June	0.5984	0.5743	0.5883
July	0.6018	0.5829	0.5898
August	0.6380	0.5880	0.6246
September	0.7081	0.6200	0.6494
October	0.6957	0.6625	0.6797
November	0.7225	0.6748	0.6949
December	0.7139	0.6804	0.6964