2011 SAR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2831 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7549 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9357 ZAR

2011 SAR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.2831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.7549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5283 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8477 to the December average rate of 2.1818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.2831 was up 7.77% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.1185, 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 11,416 ZAR

2010 Average 9,760 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,774 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,641.37 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2207

1.7538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.8400, compared to 2.0314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8400

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.3603 ZAR (High: 2.2289 / Low: 1.8685). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 ZAR (High: 1.8365 / Low: 1.7920).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3603

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0722 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 2.1736) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.8602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3134 (+16.85%).

2011 Avg (November) 2.1736

2010 Avg (November) 1.8602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9159	1.7627	1.8477
February	1.9491	1.8567	1.9158
March	1.8891	1.8083	1.8436
April	1.8302	1.7549	1.7927
May	1.8783	1.7549	1.8290
June	1.8365	1.7920	1.8113
July	1.8630	1.7767	1.8083
August	1.9371	1.7852	1.8911
September	2.2289	1.8685	2.0130
October	2.2131	2.0598	2.1206
November	2.2831	2.0966	2.1736
December	2.2377	2.1339	2.1818