YEARLY HIGH
0.1103 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0782 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0913 ZAR

2011 JPY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the JPY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.1103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.0782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0839 to the December average rate of 0.1052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1103 was up 24.78% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,147 ZAR
2010 Average 41,725 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 39,083 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,064.17 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1076
0.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0842, compared to 0.0983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0183 ZAR (High: 0.1094 / Low: 0.0911). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ZAR (High: 0.0857 / Low: 0.0835).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.1052) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+24.58%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.1052
2010 Avg (November) 0.0844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0876 0.0810 0.0839
February 0.0887 0.0851 0.0870
March 0.0898 0.0818 0.0847
April 0.0831 0.0782 0.0808
May 0.0865 0.0810 0.0846
June 0.0857 0.0835 0.0845
July 0.0884 0.0826 0.0855
August 0.0947 0.0870 0.0921
September 0.1094 0.0911 0.0982
October 0.1081 0.1006 0.1038
November 0.1103 0.1008 0.1052
December 0.1077 0.1028 0.1052