YEARLY HIGH
0.2508 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2154 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2309 BRL

2011 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 0.2154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2420 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2508 was down 0.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2524, 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 12,538 BRL
2010 Average 12,030 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,770 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,767.82 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2442
0.2172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BRL 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 0.2364, compared to 0.2255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0175 BRL (High: 0.2508 / Low: 0.2332). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 BRL (High: 0.2360 / Low: 0.2299).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.2420) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+1.44%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.2420
2010 Avg (January) 0.2385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2508 0.2332 0.2420
February 0.2382 0.2282 0.2321
March 0.2421 0.2360 0.2399
April 0.2417 0.2301 0.2356
May 0.2403 0.2304 0.2351
June 0.2360 0.2299 0.2338
July 0.2341 0.2256 0.2305
August 0.2323 0.2218 0.2254
September 0.2337 0.2256 0.2304
October 0.2315 0.2159 0.2226
November 0.2223 0.2154 0.2195
December 0.2305 0.2205 0.2244