2011 ZAR to ALL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.7914 ALL

YEARLY LOW

12.2535 ALL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.9571 ALL

2011 ZAR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.7914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 12.2535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5379 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0040 to the December average rate of 12.8364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 15.7914 was down 0.09% compared to the 2010 peak of 15.8050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 789,569 ALL

2010 Average 711,509 ALL

Yearly Trough Low 612,676 ALL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,892.50 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

15.2285

12.5351

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ALL 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 14.5397, compared to 13.3746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5397

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.5961 ALL (High: 14.0334 / Low: 12.4373). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3360 ALL (High: 14.6829 / Low: 14.3468).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5961

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7664 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 15.0040) against the same month in 2010 (average: 12.9785), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0255 (+15.61%).

2011 Avg (January) 15.0040

2010 Avg (January) 12.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.7914	14.1964	15.0040
February	14.5454	14.0524	14.2376
March	14.7075	14.1172	14.4827
April	14.8341	14.3036	14.5728
May	14.6547	14.1992	14.4125
June	14.6829	14.3468	14.5287
July	14.7399	14.0767	14.4419
August	14.5734	13.4034	13.7712
September	14.0334	12.4373	13.5340
October	13.2109	12.5699	12.9043
November	13.0659	12.2535	12.7596
December	13.2298	12.6466	12.8364