2011 XDR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3287 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

10.1777 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4541 ZAR

2011 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 13.3287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.1777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1510 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7204 to the December average rate of 12.6505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 13.3287 was up 11.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 11.9279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,643 ZAR

2010 Average 55,781 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 50,888 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,754.95 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

12.9728

10.5156

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.9053, compared to 12.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.8034 ZAR (High: 13.0231 / Low: 11.2197). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2231 ZAR (High: 10.9663 / Low: 10.7432).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8034

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2231

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 0.3062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 12.7681) against the same month in 2010 (average: 10.8961), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8720 (+17.18%).

2011 Avg (November) 12.7681

2010 Avg (November) 10.8961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2254	10.1777	10.7204
February	11.4114	10.9522	11.2305
March	11.2376	10.7504	10.9243
April	10.9668	10.5489	10.7295
May	11.1744	10.6611	10.9684
June	10.9663	10.7432	10.8586
July	11.0818	10.6322	10.8188
August	11.6788	10.7771	11.3844
September	13.0231	11.2197	11.8942
October	12.8446	12.2564	12.5022
November	13.3287	12.4080	12.7681
December	12.9032	12.4210	12.6505