2011 STD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0005 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0004 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0004 ZAR

2011 STD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the STD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0004 to the December average rate of 0.0004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0005 was up 1.70% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2 ZAR

2010 Average 2 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 2 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0005

0.0004

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0004, compared to 0.0004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0004

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0005 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0004 / Low: 0.0004).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.0005) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+16.28%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.0005

2010 Avg (November) 0.0004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
February	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
March	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
April	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
May	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
June	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
July	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
August	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004
September	0.0005	0.0004	0.0004
October	0.0005	0.0004	0.0004
November	0.0005	0.0004	0.0005
December	0.0004	0.0004	0.0004