YEARLY HIGH
2.2763 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.7504 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9312 LSL

2011 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 2.2763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.7504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5259 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8419 to the December average rate of 2.1826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.2763 was up 7.46% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.1182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,381 LSL
2010 Average 9,763 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 8,752 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,629.30 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2211
1.7587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LSL 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 1.8391, compared to 2.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2449 LSL (High: 2.1125 / Low: 1.8676). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 LSL (High: 1.8305 / Low: 1.7901).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2449
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

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 0.0714 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 2.1723) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.8560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3164 (+17.05%).

2011 Avg (November) 2.1723
2010 Avg (November) 1.8560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9147 1.7614 1.8419
February 1.9472 1.8593 1.9169
March 1.8898 1.8142 1.8455
April 1.8315 1.7709 1.7972
May 1.8708 1.7504 1.8250
June 1.8305 1.7901 1.8079
July 1.8485 1.7882 1.8094
August 1.9348 1.7804 1.8873
September 2.1125 1.8676 1.9808
October 2.1566 2.0634 2.1070
November 2.2763 2.1025 2.1723
December 2.2407 2.1402 2.1826