YEARLY HIGH
11.2300 BDT
YEARLY LOW
8.9656 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2440 BDT

2011 ZAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 11.2300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 8.9656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2644 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2552 to the December average rate of 9.5826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 11.2300 was up 5.41% compared to the 2010 peak of 10.6540, 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 561,499 BDT
2010 Average 476,908 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 448,279 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,220.48 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

11.1562
9.2353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BDT 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 10.5005, compared to 9.9875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.5320 BDT (High: 10.5247 / Low: 8.9927). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2665 BDT (High: 11.0005 / Low: 10.7340).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5320
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2665

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 0.5913 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 10.9961) against the same month in 2010 (average: 9.2190), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7772 (+19.28%).

2011 Avg (July) 10.9961
2010 Avg (July) 9.2190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6912 9.8475 10.2552
February 10.2178 9.7079 9.9044
March 10.7084 10.1702 10.4212
April 11.0813 10.6282 10.8486
May 11.0813 10.4171 10.6877
June 11.0005 10.7340 10.8858
July 11.2300 10.6700 10.9961
August 11.1835 10.1905 10.5078
September 10.5247 8.9927 9.9166
October 9.8408 9.0931 9.5265
November 9.7014 8.9656 9.3954
December 10.1105 9.1798 9.5826