2011 ZAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0648 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8043 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9655 BOB

2011 ZAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.8043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2606 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0092 to the December average rate of 0.8428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0648 was up 0.91% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0552, 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 53,242 BOB

2010 Average 47,965 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 40,213 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,029.38 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0608

0.8230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BOB 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 1.0137, compared to 0.9173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0137

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1675 BOB (High: 1.0004 / Low: 0.8329). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 BOB (High: 0.8609 / Low: 0.8203).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1675

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

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 0.0577 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.0410) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0816 (+8.51%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.0410

2010 Avg (April) 0.9594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0608	0.9683	1.0092
February	1.0070	0.9564	0.9752
March	1.0336	0.9895	1.0119
April	1.0648	1.0155	1.0410
May	1.0648	0.9866	1.0192
June	1.0433	0.9994	1.0253
July	1.0524	0.9980	1.0270
August	1.0399	0.9470	0.9809
September	1.0004	0.8329	0.9232
October	0.9078	0.8446	0.8781
November	0.8907	0.8043	0.8517
December	0.8609	0.8203	0.8428