2011 XCD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1701 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.4451 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6950 ZAR

2011 XCD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XCD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 3.1701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.4451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7251 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5735 to the December average rate of 3.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.1701 was up 4.10% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,851 ZAR

2010 Average 13,740 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 12,225 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,625.38 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.0839

2.4433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.5628, compared to 2.8273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.5016 ZAR (High: 3.1042 / Low: 2.6025). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0628 ZAR (High: 2.5585 / Low: 2.4956).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5016

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 3.0228) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.6011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4216 (+16.21%).

2011 Avg (November) 3.0228

2010 Avg (November) 2.6011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6690	2.4549	2.5735
February	2.7148	2.5857	2.6683
March	2.6312	2.5191	2.5680
April	2.5491	2.4451	2.4967
May	2.6160	2.4451	2.5475
June	2.5585	2.4956	2.5226
July	2.5958	2.4742	2.5194
August	2.6972	2.4861	2.6339
September	3.1042	2.6025	2.8033
October	3.0826	2.8685	2.9538
November	3.1701	2.9217	3.0228
December	3.1087	2.9684	3.0305