YEARLY HIGH
2.6788 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.1580 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3714 ZAR

2011 MYR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MYR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.6788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.1580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5208 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2635 to the December average rate of 2.5907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.6788 was up 11.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.4128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,576 ZAR
2010 Average 45,475 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 43,160 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,415.63 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.6265
2.1966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.2756, compared to 2.4673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2672 ZAR (High: 2.6200 / Low: 2.3527). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 ZAR (High: 2.2633 / Low: 2.2238).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2672
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

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 0.0823 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 2.5838) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.2371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3467 (+15.50%).

2011 Avg (November) 2.5838
2010 Avg (November) 2.2371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3491 2.1580 2.2635
February 2.3987 2.2843 2.3608
March 2.3191 2.2411 2.2785
April 2.2709 2.2030 2.2324
May 2.3232 2.2205 2.2752
June 2.2633 2.2238 2.2432
July 2.3207 2.2276 2.2669
August 2.4309 2.2746 2.3752
September 2.6200 2.3527 2.4510
October 2.6065 2.4975 2.5363
November 2.6788 2.5060 2.5838
December 2.6355 2.5515 2.5907