YEARLY HIGH
0.1712 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1385 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1509 ZAR

2011 SYP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SYP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.1712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.1385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1481 to the December average rate of 0.1585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1712 was up 1.18% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 856 ZAR
2010 Average 789 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 693 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.31 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1654
0.1394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1465, compared to 0.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0233 ZAR (High: 0.1711 / Low: 0.1477). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 ZAR (High: 0.1451 / Low: 0.1416).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.1633) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+8.41%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.1633
2010 Avg (November) 0.1506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1537 0.1412 0.1481
February 0.1559 0.1494 0.1537
March 0.1519 0.1429 0.1480
April 0.1446 0.1385 0.1416
May 0.1484 0.1385 0.1446
June 0.1451 0.1416 0.1432
July 0.1471 0.1403 0.1429
August 0.1532 0.1411 0.1495
September 0.1711 0.1477 0.1567
October 0.1668 0.1570 0.1608
November 0.1712 0.1526 0.1633
December 0.1625 0.1550 0.1585