2011 PLN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5840 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.2261 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4484 ZAR

2011 PLN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 2.5840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.2261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3579 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3790 to the December average rate of 2.4079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.5840 was down 2.70% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.6557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,680 ZAR

2010 Average 48,589 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 44,522 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,158.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.5170

2.3665

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.4489, compared to 2.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.2806 ZAR (High: 2.5067 / Low: 2.2261). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0768 ZAR (High: 2.4975 / Low: 2.4206).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2806

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 2.5045) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.4322), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0723 (+2.97%).

2011 Avg (October) 2.5045

2010 Avg (October) 2.4322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5067	2.2261	2.3790
February	2.5424	2.4236	2.4969
March	2.4402	2.3556	2.4088
April	2.5072	2.3544	2.4488
May	2.5449	2.4609	2.4982
June	2.4975	2.4206	2.4616
July	2.4747	2.3806	2.4255
August	2.5268	2.3755	2.4646
September	2.4875	2.3080	2.3958
October	2.5840	2.4268	2.5045
November	2.5450	2.4267	2.4897
December	2.4405	2.3478	2.4079