YEARLY HIGH
0.1491 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1192 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1341 AUD

2011 ZAR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 0.1192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1449 to the December average rate of 0.1206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1491 was down 5.26% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1573, 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 7,453 AUD
2010 Average 7,443 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 5,959 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,493.76 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1474
0.1182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AUD 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 0.1403, compared to 0.1278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0106 AUD (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1227). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AUD (High: 0.1216 / Low: 0.1197).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.1449) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1470), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-1.43%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.1449
2010 Avg (January) 0.1470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1491 0.1397 0.1449
February 0.1411 0.1355 0.1380
March 0.1449 0.1415 0.1431
April 0.1440 0.1381 0.1405
May 0.1398 0.1349 0.1365
June 0.1400 0.1373 0.1388
July 0.1390 0.1344 0.1368
August 0.1381 0.1320 0.1345
September 0.1333 0.1227 0.1295
October 0.1291 0.1198 0.1240
November 0.1235 0.1192 0.1216
December 0.1216 0.1197 0.1206