YEARLY HIGH
1.0411 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9669 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0003 ZAR

2011 NAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1.0411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0741 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 0.9997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0411 was up 1.51% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,205 ZAR
2010 Average 5,004 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,835 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 370.59 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0128
0.9961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.9993, compared to 1.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0695 ZAR (High: 1.0365 / Low: 0.9669). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 ZAR (High: 1.0034 / Low: 0.9971).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0695
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 1.0114) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+1.36%).

2011 Avg (September) 1.0114
2010 Avg (September) 0.9979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0062 0.9920 1.0000
February 1.0068 0.9917 0.9988
March 1.0034 0.9952 0.9994
April 1.0020 0.9946 0.9985
May 1.0039 0.9943 0.9990
June 1.0043 0.9960 0.9998
July 1.0049 0.9970 0.9996
August 1.0109 0.9940 1.0007
September 1.0411 0.9944 1.0114
October 1.0365 0.9669 0.9975
November 1.0050 0.9841 0.9989
December 1.0034 0.9971 0.9997