2011 ZAR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 ZAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the ZAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 186.2679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 144.1399.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.1280 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.8906 to the December average rate of 157.4807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 186.2679 was up 9.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 170.7553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
ZAR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 171.1153, compared to 163.5302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5851 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 28.5434 BIF (High: 175.5296 / Low: 146.9862). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7660 BIF (High: 182.3345 / Low: 177.5686).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 9.9863 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 180.8459) against the same month in 2010 (average: 155.3151), the exchange rate shifted by +25.5308 (+16.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 171.5669 | 157.8371 | 163.8906 |
| February | 163.2723 | 155.6459 | 158.3323 |
| March | 167.7579 | 161.0932 | 164.4123 |
| April | 186.2679 | 168.6251 | 180.8459 |
| May | 186.2679 | 173.6521 | 178.6847 |
| June | 182.3345 | 177.5686 | 180.5261 |
| July | 184.0035 | 175.2488 | 180.9217 |
| August | 183.5994 | 169.2194 | 173.2143 |
| September | 175.5296 | 146.9862 | 163.2279 |
| October | 159.4553 | 148.4954 | 154.6824 |
| November | 160.4019 | 144.1399 | 151.6545 |
| December | 161.3587 | 151.8966 | 157.4807 |