YEARLY HIGH
56.3815 AMD
YEARLY LOW
44.6141 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.5397 AMD

2011 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 56.3815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 44.6141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7674 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.6102 to the December average rate of 46.8162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 56.3815 was up 1.35% compared to the 2010 peak of 55.6322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,819,076 AMD
2010 Average 2,552,566 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,230,705 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588,370.64 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

56.5098
45.9349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 53.6610, compared to 49.4184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.6610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.4184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 7.8546 AMD (High: 52.4687 / Low: 44.6141). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4591 AMD (High: 56.3815 / Low: 54.9224).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.8546
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3677 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 55.6286) against the same month in 2010 (average: 54.3421), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2865 (+2.37%).

2011 Avg (April) 55.6286
2010 Avg (April) 54.3421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.9920 50.4993 52.6102
February 52.5472 49.8240 50.8246
March 54.5007 52.1663 53.1589
April 56.3815 54.9224 55.6286
May 56.2240 53.3191 54.5474
June 56.0424 54.0707 55.1961
July 55.1732 52.4914 54.1340
August 54.3006 50.6889 51.7664
September 52.4687 44.6141 49.4803
October 49.0180 45.1940 47.3277
November 48.4652 44.8013 46.9859
December 47.6725 45.5344 46.8162