YEARLY HIGH
0.6207 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.4983 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5709 ARS

2011 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 0.6207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.4983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1223 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5746 to the December average rate of 0.5240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6207 was up 3.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5994, 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 31,033 ARS
2010 Average 26,769 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 24,916 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,116.42 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6158
0.5143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ARS 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 0.5868, compared to 0.5551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0965 ARS (High: 0.5990 / Low: 0.5025). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 ARS (High: 0.6085 / Low: 0.5940).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0965
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.6073) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0857 (+16.44%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.6073
2010 Avg (July) 0.5216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6009 0.5569 0.5746
February 0.5786 0.5502 0.5597
March 0.5973 0.5696 0.5835
April 0.6202 0.5920 0.6047
May 0.6202 0.5803 0.5957
June 0.6085 0.5940 0.6028
July 0.6207 0.5894 0.6073
August 0.6172 0.5712 0.5873
September 0.5990 0.5025 0.5584
October 0.5484 0.5064 0.5306
November 0.5401 0.4983 0.5228
December 0.5358 0.5098 0.5240