YEARLY HIGH
246.2706 CDF
YEARLY LOW
236.6227 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.0544 CDF

2011 SAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 246.2706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 236.6227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6478 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.7669 to the December average rate of 241.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 246.2706 was down 1.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 248.7619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,231,353 CDF
2010 Average 1,193,964 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,183,114 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,239.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

244.5969
240.9049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to CDF 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 242.9924, compared to 243.1165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.9924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.1165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 7.3687 CDF (High: 243.9914 / Low: 236.6227). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4212 CDF (High: 244.0622 / Low: 242.6409).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.3687
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 244.2892) against the same month in 2010 (average: 240.0232), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2661 (+1.78%).

2011 Avg (October) 244.2892
2010 Avg (October) 240.0232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 243.9914 236.6227 241.7669
February 245.3474 241.9091 244.0769
March 245.3089 241.9802 243.4857
April 244.0992 241.9427 243.0123
May 244.0622 242.6409 243.5178
June 244.5805 240.6470 242.0950
July 245.3367 241.9859 243.1792
August 244.5072 240.6161 243.0107
September 245.2741 243.3144 244.2235
October 246.2706 241.7179 244.2892
November 244.1311 240.0123 242.7835
December 243.0823 239.3985 241.2125