YEARLY HIGH
1.1130 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0210 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0572 ZAR

2011 BWP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.1130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0920 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0430 to the December average rate of 1.0888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1130 was down 0.93% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,565 ZAR
2010 Average 5,365 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,105 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.20 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0979
1.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.0439, compared to 1.0705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0633 ZAR (High: 1.1081 / Low: 1.0448). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 ZAR (High: 1.0425 / Low: 1.0307).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.0920) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+3.63%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.0920
2010 Avg (November) 1.0537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0618 1.0210 1.0430
February 1.0677 1.0469 1.0589
March 1.0563 1.0240 1.0435
April 1.0446 1.0315 1.0378
May 1.0540 1.0349 1.0441
June 1.0425 1.0307 1.0364
July 1.0438 1.0240 1.0330
August 1.0668 1.0314 1.0529
September 1.1081 1.0448 1.0689
October 1.0999 1.0774 1.0875
November 1.1130 1.0626 1.0920
December 1.0993 1.0798 1.0888